Why Niger might offer better opportunities for business than you think Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 November 2013 Niger boasts opportunities in the mining, retail and property industries.
Correctly structured insurance is vital for companies moving into Africa Published by Alvin Dye on 28 November 2013 Companies expanding into Africa need a good understanding of the local environment, laws and regulations to properly manage risk.
Low income earners the core market for powdered milk maker Promasidor Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 November 2013 How we made it in Africa looks at Promasidor’s business strategy in Kenya.
Poultry demand in Africa likely to continue growing, but not all local producers are benefitting Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 November 2013 Poultry industry operators need the right business strategies to thrive in Africa.
Why Africa is an ‘exciting’ market for SAP Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 November 2013 “We can help local companies compete and be as good as the multinationals coming to Africa.”
Facebook in Africa: mobile phones and SME advertisers are key Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2013 Facebook is trying to grow its penetration on the continent by partnering with mobile operators and developers in Africa.
Top US private equity players share their thoughts on investment in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 November 2013 Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein highlights sub-Saharan Africa as a region for possible future investment.
The sweet side of Kenafric Industries’ diversified business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 November 2013 From confectionery to footwear and stationery, Kenya’s Kenafric Industries has built a successful brand.
Spinlet has turned the needs of African music lovers into a business Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2013 Online music platform Spinlet makes African music accessible across the continent.
Analyst looks at where Porsche should seek to expand in Africa Published by Neil King on 18 November 2013 Euromonitor’s household income data suggests African countries where Porsche may do good business.
Porsche’s African expansion is ‘a long-term project’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 November 2013 The luxury car maker has plans to expand across sub-Saharan Africa.
Assessing risk and opportunity in Africa Published by EY Africa on 14 November 2013 EY report highlights foreign direct investment into sub-Saharan Africa, particularly South Africa.
Is it possible to define the African leader? Published by Ian Dean and Hennie du Plessis on 13 November 2013 African leaders are no different from leaders in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Failure in Nigeria is often due to poor business strategies Published by Dianna Games on 12 November 2013 Although Woolworths hasn’t gained success in Nigeria, many other South African retailers have done good business.