Peter Murimi’s journey from IT technician to successful flower farmer Published by James Karuga on 12 March 2012 In 2002 Peter Murimi completed a diploma in IT and, like many young Kenyans, was determined to land an office job. However, a five month job stint altered his life’s trajectory.
Africa’s challenges are not unmanageable, says DHL and Engen Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 March 2012 “If you want to operate in Africa, there is a degree of uncertainty, there is a degree of risk, and you need to know how to manage that. It is not unmanageable.”
Consumer goods firms should cheer as Africa’s poverty is indeed declining Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 7 March 2012 A recent update by the World Bank shows that Africa is indeed making strides to unshackle itself from the bondage of poverty.
African middle-class creating opportunities for private healthcare Published by Femi Adewunmi on 6 March 2012 There is a strong demand in Africa for quality, world-class private healthcare, especially from the emerging middle-class, foreign investors, government and health insurers.
Talent grab: How top companies are managing Africa’s skills shortage Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 March 2012 Human resources managers from IBM, Ernst & Young and Standard Bank share how they deal with Africa’s skills shortage.
Africa not doomed to remain under-developed Published by Ha-Joon Chang on 5 March 2012 Whether you read the press or academic journals, you get the impression that Africa is destined to remain under-developed.
Would you invest in Chad? Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 March 2012 Chad is not a country usually on the radar of most investors. However, if Arnold Ekpe, CEO of Ecobank, is to be believed, business people might just find some good opportunities in the country.
Private equity: Mismatch between opportunities and capital required Published by Claude Harding on 29 February 2012 In Africa, private equity investors can still access attractive opportunities with limited capital input, says professional services firm Ernst & Young.
Kenya’s John Waibochi speaks about living on the knife-edge of innovation Published by Regina Ekiru on 28 February 2012 Regina Ekiru speaks to John Waibochi, one of Kenya’s foremost tech entrepreneurs.
Africa is “coming alive” says top businessman Iqbal Survé Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2012 “This is an exciting time on our continent … This is Africa’s century. And if you don’t know that yet, you need to wake up to that fact.”
What to do when your company becomes too big Published by Claude Harding on 27 February 2012 Many entrepreneurs battle with the transition from a small to medium-sized company. Cheryl Nesbitt, founder of South African cooking school Capsicum Culinary Studio, offers some help.
Poll: Is foreign investment good for Africa? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 27 February 2012 The significant increase in foreign investment in Africa over recent years is a matter of much debate.
Supermarket chain Shoprite to open a store in DRC Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 February 2012 South Africa-based pan-African retailer Shoprite Holdings plans to open its first store in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before June 2012.
Trailblazing in Africa? Translation consultancy offers expertise Published by Staff Writer on 24 February 2012 Marketing to countries on a continent boasting such linguistic richness as Africa can be bewildering. The Folio Group has become recognised as being ‘a gateway to Africa’ by clients wishing to conduct export drives throughout the African continent.