Counting matters! Statistics are the backbone of proper planning Published by Carlos Lopes on 6 September 2013 Outdated and incorrect data can skew perceptions about Africa’s growth.
Jumia bets on Kenyan e-commerce market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 September 2013 How we made it in Africa interviews online shopping platform boss.
Emerging trends in Nigeria’s insurance sector Published by Anthony Sarpong on 4 September 2013 A look at Nigeria’s changing insurance industry.
Ghana-based food manufacturer taking on established players Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 September 2013 Food production company in Ghana believes it can compete with multinationals.
iROKO co-founder explains why he is investing in Nigeria’s internet space Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2013 The number of internet startups in Nigeria is growing, and show potential for investment.
Property development in Africa holds great potential but you need to know the risks Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2013 While Africa holds great potential for commercial property development, the industry faces many challenges.
Beyond Lagos: looking at Nigeria’s retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 30 August 2013 Shopping centre developer Resilient Africa is targeting many of Nigeria’s secondary cities.
Nigeria is littered with opportunities, says technology entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2013 “From marketing to media to entertainment to content, entrepreneurs are making big bets on technology.”
Nigeria: The land of entrepreneurs Published by Baldwin Berges on 22 August 2013 Baldwin Berges takes a closer look at Nigeria’s entrepreneurs who are the driving force behind this increasingly assertive nation.
Notes from the Nigerian frontier Published by Mark Mobius on 19 August 2013 Despite some political and economic instability, Nigeria offers a range of investment and growth opportunities.
The growing anger of the merely, barely middle class Published by Sina Odugbemi on 9 August 2013 In many developing countries when you are merely middle class you have a problem.
Three requirements for business success: luck, tenacity and sailing close to the wind Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to serial entrepreneur Tim Matthis.
Oil prices and implications for Africa Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 July 2013 Rising oil prices will affect African economies differently, depending on whether they are net exporters or net importers of the commodity.
Africa’s complex medicine market highlights need for firms to do their homework Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 30 July 2013 Pharmaceutical firms have a real opportunity in Africa as long as they take time to understand markets.