More trouble for Walmart’s entry into Africa Published by Staff Writer on 21 July 2011 The South African government is looking to overturn the country’s Competition Tribunal’s decision to allow US-based Walmart’s takeover of local retailer Massmart.
Interview: Safaricom CEO on management and challenges of the job Published by Regina Ekiru on 21 July 2011 “I am more of a consultative manager. I talk a lot to staff. The staff know the solutions customers want, I do not. I am not a boardroom kind of leader.”
How to get Mozambique’s coal from the mine to market Published by Claude Harding on 20 July 2011 The major challenge facing coal mining companies in Mozambique is not the capital to finance actual mining activities, but figuring out how to get the minerals to the ports.
The South Sudan Pound – Africa’s newest currency Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2011 South Sudan started rolling out its new currency on Monday – the South Sudan Pound – escalating a point of simmering disagreement with Khartoum after the country split away from the north on 9 July.
PwC to boost Kenyan staff as multinationals look to Africa for growth Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2011 Financial advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced that it will hire 500 partners and staff in Kenya over the next three years.
Improving the quality of Rwanda’s milk, while turning a profit Published by Jonathan Kalan on 19 July 2011 Rwanda Ventures is attempting to reshape the country’s entire dairy industry, while paying farmers a premium for quality milk.
Africa’s grand free trade area and what it will mean for business Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 July 2011 African leaders last month gathered to get the ball rolling on a grand free trade area of 26 countries with a combined population of nearly 600 million people.
Mauritian firms finding a niche in high-end products Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 July 2011 Mauritian manufacturing firms, especially those in the clothing and textiles sector, have carved out a niche for themselves in high-end, quality products.
Zambia and Ghana now middle income countries Published by Staff Writer on 15 July 2011 Zambia and Ghana have been classified as middle income countries by the World Bank.
Interview: We speak to the MD of McDonald’s South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 July 2011 How made it in Africa talks to the managing director of McDonald’s South Africa, Greg Solomon.
Meet the Boss: Tadesse Tessema, Holland Car, Ethiopia Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 July 2011 ‘Meet the Boss’ is How we made it in Africa’s new interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to CEOs and executives across the continent.
SA’s Spar Group says it will not rush into rest of continent Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2011 South Africa’s Spar Group says that it may adjust its business model to expand into other countries on the continent. However, the company will approach any expansion outside South Africa with caution.
The case for the private sector in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 12 July 2011 While Africa offers significant opportunities for business, business also offers significant opportunities for Africa.
Producers thinking outside of the box with British-Nigerian family sitcom Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 July 2011 Two young entrepreneurial TV producers are following an unconventional route in pursuit of their dream to produce a successful sitcom.
