Get in tune with the rhythms of Africa, says Shoprite chairman Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2011 Africa has its own idiosyncrasies and business people need to understand the environment, says Christo Wiese, chairman of South Africa-based Shoprite Holdings.
Diageo boss calls for balanced reporting on Africa’s opportunities and risks Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2011 It is important for the media to paint an accurate picture of Africa’s business environment, both the opportunities and risks, says Nick Blazquez, president of Diageo Africa.
South Sudan should prepare for influx of Turkish investors Published by Staff Writer on 10 July 2011 South Sudan, which on Saturday celebrated its independence, should prepare itself for an influx of Turkish business people.
Zambian firm cracks US market Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 10 July 2011 Sylva Holdings Limited, a Zambian food marketing and export firm, has managed to gain access into the US market.
Oil country Namibia? Published by Staff Writer on 9 July 2011 Namibia could become a major oil producer by as early as 2015.
Five key points to consider when choosing a local partner Published by Femi Adewunmi on 9 July 2011 It is important for foreign companies to find a strategic local partner when doing business in Africa, says Foluso Phillips, head of the Phillips Consulting Group.
Nigeria should not be importing fertiliser, says billionaire businessman Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 July 2011 “There is no reason why Nigeria should be importing fertiliser,” believes Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group.
Heineken chief bullish on Ethiopia and DRC Published by Staff Writer on 8 July 2011 Tom de Man, Heineken’s outgoing president for the Middle East and Africa, told Bloomberg that the company needs to build brewery businesses in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia.
Popular French restaurant chain opens shop in Ivory Coast Published by Richard Miles on 7 July 2011 Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and now Abidjan. French grill restaurant chain Hippopotamus has opened its first West African outlet in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Airline sees surge in demand for travel to South Sudan Published by Femi Adewunmi on 7 July 2011 Demand for air travel to South Sudan is increasing, prompting Kenya Airways to double its flights to the capital Juba.
Doing business in Nigeria: An expat’s view Published by Susan Smit on 6 July 2011 South African Pieter de Wet has been living in Lagos, Nigeria for the past nine months. He works for First Guarantee Pension Limited as research analyst focussing on Africa.
South Sudan counting on funding from the Arab world Published by Staff Writer on 6 July 2011 As South Sudan prepares for its independence celebrations on Saturday, Africa’s newest country is seeking funding from the Arab world for new development projects.
Interview: Orange chief talks about the state of Kenyan telecoms Published by Regina Ekiru on 5 July 2011 Telkom Kenya (operator of the Orange brand) CEO Mickael Ghossein speaks to Regina Ekiru about the state of the industry, challenges and the way forward.
US retailer Gap confident about North African market Published by Claude Harding on 4 July 2011 Despite the recent political turmoil experienced in North Africa, US-based clothing retailer Gap Inc. last week announced that it will enter the continent by opening stores Egypt and Morocco.
