No smartphone? Facebook soon to be available on any phone in Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 February 2012 Mobile operator Orange has launched a service that will allow users to access Facebook from even the simplest handsets.
Four ways how your company can boost sales Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 February 2012 Consulting firm McKinsey & Co. interviewed around 100 sales executives from around the globe to learn what separates great sales leaders from the also-rans. Here are four ideas on how to use your company’s sales team to boost growth.
Visa and MasterCard targeting East African market Published by Claude Harding on 14 February 2012 The world’s two major payments companies, Visa and MasterCard, are both growing their respective footprints in the East African region.
Biscuits and candy – the next big investment opportunities in Africa? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 13 February 2012 A number of companies have recently invested in biscuits and candies manufacturing on the continent.
Management a bigger risk than politics in Africa, says gold mining boss Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2012 The principal risk in building a company in Africa lies not in the continent’s socio-political conditions.
Trade within SADC only for those with deep pockets Published by Claude Harding on 9 February 2012 Companies looking to trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) need deep pockets, plenty of patience and excellent organising skills to keep track of all the required paperwork.
Recognising Africa’s true entrepreneurs, for good or ill Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 February 2012 Should Africa’s informal traders be celebrated for their entrepreneurial spirit, or banished in favour of modern shopping malls?
Meet the Boss: Keith Warren, MD, KFC Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 February 2012 Ten questions for Keith Warren, managing director for Africa at fast-food chain KFC.
South Africa and Africa’s growth is interlinked, says Ernst & Young Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2012 South Africa could play a key role in helping Africa to live up to its potential and attract the foreign direct investment it needs to accelerate growth and development.
KFC’s African expansion an opportunity for farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2012 The growth of Africa’s fast-food industry is opening up opportunities for farmers.
West Africa: International brands push demand for retail space Published by Claude Harding on 2 February 2012 There is a strong demand for retail space in both Nigeria and Ghana, driven by a growing middle-class and interest from international brands to enter West Africa.
Could 2012 be Nigeria’s year of real reform? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 2 February 2012 There are many reasons to be negative about Nigeria’s business environment. However, Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Rencap, argues that 2012 might just be the year we start to see real change.
Sub-Saharan Africa at the World Economic Forum: Key takeaways Published by Claude Harding on 31 January 2012 Last week’s World Economic Forum meeting in Davos featured two sessions specifically focused on sub-Saharan Africa. We look at the highlights from these sessions.
Siemens enters Africa’s wind energy market Published by Claude Harding on 30 January 2012 Germany-based Siemens has received its first wind turbine orders in Africa, marking the multinational’s entry into the continent’s wind market.
