Lack of knowledge and information holding back Africa’s SMEs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 April 2012 Despite being the engine of most African economies, the majority of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) do not exist long enough to celebrate their fifth anniversary.
Record gold prices, but are Africans losing out? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 20 April 2012 The African Development Bank says that ordinary Africans are not benefiting enough from the gold boom.
Why India’s Tata Group is eyeing east African agriculture Published by Claude Harding on 20 April 2012 India’s Tata Group is interested to invest in east African farming in order to export agricultural products back to India, where it anticipates a local food supply shortage over the next decades.
Africa’s growth outlook – more of the same Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 19 April 2012 The IMF this week published the April 2012 edition of its World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, which looks at both the outlook for the global economy as well as region specific analysis.
Five Kenyan IT millionaires to watch Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 April 2012 Dinfin Mulupi looks at five Kenyan entrepreneurs who have built major technology companies and made some serious money while at it.
Farmers are going to be driving Lamborghinis, says investor Jim Rogers Published by Claude Harding on 18 April 2012 In the coming years agriculture will become one of the world’s most profitable sectors due to rising commodity prices, says legendary investor Jim Rogers.
Five social media marketing mistakes your business should avoid Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 April 2012 Not all brands have mastered online interaction. Here are five common social media marketing mistakes and how to avoid them.
The middle class – Africa’s new growth engine Published by Calestous Juma on 17 April 2012 Africa looks to its middle class consumers to drive prosperity.
African renaissance still 10 to 15 years away, says Frost & Sullivan Published by Claude Harding on 16 April 2012 “Africa still has a fair amount ground to cover before it reaches the point of no return with regards to economic development.”
Olam – from small Nigerian trading outfit to global commodities giant Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 April 2012 Olam might not be a household name, but there is a good possibility that some of the products in your cupboard were handled by the company at some stage during the journey from farm to finished product.
Kenya’s oil discovery: The reality behind the hype Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 April 2012 If Kenya does manage to evade the ‘oil curse’ that other African nations have grappled with, it will still take several years before the oil discovery translates to cash.
South African firms dominate list of continent’s top companies Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 April 2012 Last week the magazine African Business published its annual Top 250 Companies report, which ranks Africa’s top firms primarily by market capitalisation.
Seven tips on how to enter the African market Published by Femi Adewunmi on 12 April 2012 During a recent webcast Hendrik Malan, operations director for Africa at Frost & Sullivan, shared some practical tips on how to invest in the continent.
Developer speaks about trends in Kenyan property market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 April 2012 Dinfin Mulupi chats with Hello Properties executive director Friso Abbing about the new trends in Kenya’s real estate market and areas of opportunity.