Kenyan supermarket boss dismisses Wal-Mart threat Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 June 2012 “We are very much confident that we have learnt a lot about retail in this market and we are well equipped to thrive even if the global players were to enter this market.”
Nigerian government functions in for some local flavour Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 June 2012 Nigerian public officials with a taste for the country’s local food might find future government functions a little more enjoyable.
The driving forces behind Africa’s growth Published by Claude Harding on 31 May 2012 Contrary to popular theory, Africa’s sustained and increasing growth cannot be attributed solely to Chinese investment and the commodities boom.
Swahili: Passport to success in east Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 30 May 2012 “If you want to tap into the thriving market of east Africa, your marketing material and packaging has to be translated into Swahili.”
China in Africa – are we really losing out? Published by Charles Adjasi on 30 May 2012 Since the implementation of the Chinese policy of “opening up” under Deng Xiaoping in the 1980s, China’s evolving role in the world today has attracted much attention from all continents including Africa.
A new dawn for rail transport in east Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 May 2012 Rail transport, which stakeholders believe has the potential to transform the economies of east Africa, has for years been characterised by poor infrastructure and inefficiencies.
Enough capital for African farming, but investors want viable entrepreneurs Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 May 2012 What are the financing options available for an agriculture project in Africa, and particular in Ethiopia?
Four things you should know about Africa’s retail environment Published by Femi Adewunmi on 28 May 2012 With the majority of Africans still shopping at small informal outlets, getting your product into the hands of the consumer is not always straightforward.
Africa’s tallest skyscraper set to be taller than Empire State Building Published by Claude Harding on 28 May 2012 South Africa could soon be home to one of the world’s tallest buildings.
East Africa – the next frontier for mining in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 May 2012 East Africa has in the last few years attracted a lot of interest from investors in the mining and oil & gas industries.
Less wannabe overnight IT billionaires, and more engineers Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 May 2012 What will it take to convince a multi-national manufacturing company to significantly increase its investments on the continent?
Which African countries have the strongest ‘nation brands’? Published by Claude Harding on 25 May 2012 “The top ten Most Valuable African Nations are without a question among the most dynamic African nations at the forefront of re-inventing Africa’s image, reputation and competitiveness.”
Nigeria – a nation of business people Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 May 2012 Nigeria is considered by many as one of Africa’s most promising investment destinations. But what is it really like to do business in Nigeria?
Why Africa should pay attention to the economic troubles in China Published by Claude Harding on 23 May 2012 “The risks that are accumulating in the Chinese economy could be dealbreakers for the momentum that we’ve seen build up in Africa since the early 2000s.”