Seven tips on how to be successful in Africa’s consumer markets Published by Nissi Ekpott on 30 January 2012 Tapping into the hidden wealth offered by the African consumer markets requires a mindset shift. Large corporations have known this and have been in Africa for decades.
Pyrethrum: a white flower with significant business potential for Rwanda Published by Jonathan Kalan on 30 January 2012 A little white flower is bringing bright prospects for Rwanda’s economy, and the lives of thousands of small farmers in the process.
New research: How Africans are using Twitter Published by Femi Adewunmi on 30 January 2012 Micro-blogging platform Twitter is growing in popularity on the African continent, with users from South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco leading the pack.
“More than enough” potential for restaurants and fast-food in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 27 January 2012 South African restaurant franchisor Famous Brands has opened 18 new outlets in the rest of the continent during the last three months of 2011.
Troubles in Nigeria bad for business Published by Femi Adewunmi on 27 January 2012 The recent events in Nigeria are not only keeping politicians and security chiefs awake at night, but companies are also experiencing pain.
Are investor perceptions about African markets in tune with reality? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 January 2012 Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and, surprisingly, Zimbabwe have been selected as the African markets that will offer the best investment returns over the next three years.
Need funding for your business? Here are the options Published by Claude Harding on 26 January 2012 Many businesses need funding at some stage, whether it is a startup wanting to purchase assets or an existing company looking to expand. Claude Harding explains the basics of fund raising.
Will greater economic integration make Africa more competitive? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 26 January 2012 The 2008/9 global economic meltdown was ample demonstration of how the fragmented African economies stand exposed to external economic shocks, especially emanating from richer economies, transmitted largely through changing trade dynamics, soft commodity prices and dwindling capital inflows.
Softline VIP expanding into Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 25 January 2012 Many South African companies are expanding their product offerings and footprint into Africa, the continent offering a wealth of opportunity in previously untapped and developing markets.
Online startup Bandeka wants to connect well-educated Africans Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 January 2012 An online community for well-educated Africans. This is what Ghanaian-born Yaw Boateng and Tunde Kehinde, a Nigerian, seek to create with Bandeka.com.
Agriculture should be central to Africa’s development, says Thabo Mbeki Published by Claude Harding on 23 January 2012 African agriculture should be positioned as the main driver of change on the continent.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s election schedule remains heavy in 2012 Published by Claude Harding on 23 January 2012 2012 will see numerous sub-Saharan African countries go to the voting booth, with elections in Senegal, Ghana and Angola likely to be closely followed.
Tycoon Chris Kirubi wants to be a mentor to young Kenyans Published by Femi Adewunmi on 23 January 2012 Kenyan businessman Chris Kirubi wants to be a mentor to the country’s young people.
Multinational drinks companies continue to invest in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2012 Multinational alcoholic beverage companies are continuing to increase their exposure to sub-Saharan Africa’s rapidly growing economies.