Which African cities will see the fastest growth in consumer spending? Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2016 Kenya’s Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi will experience over 200% growth in total consumer expenditure from 2015 to 2030.
Cameroonian entrepreneur: Farming should be about business, not handouts Published by Justin Probyn on 27 July 2016 As a child, Ernest Atem Lefu witnessed first-hand how his father struggled to sell his crops at a fair price.
The Cameroonian with a business management tool for the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2016 Ted Boulou is the founder of Somtou, a management console designed specifically to cater for informal and small businesses in African markets.
Bee farming provides jobs in Cameroon Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 16 November 2015 Like many educated people in Cameroon, Timothee Awanga found that a college degree did not guarantee him a better life.
Cameroon’s anti-Boko Haram strategy hampers commerce Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 5 August 2015 Cameroon has sealed parts of its long river border with Nigeria and prohibited travel at night as part of its measures to stop Boko Haram terrorism.
Meet the Boss: Alex Kitio, country manager, Carmudi Cameroon and Congo Published by Kate Douglas on 26 May 2015 “My message is very simple: be humble.”
Cameroon: ‘Africa in miniature’ offers a diversity of business opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 11 May 2015 A growing population, rapid urbanisation and rising incomes offer various opportunities for consumer-focused companies.
Meet the Boss: Nadine Tinen Tchangoum, country director, PwC Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 24 April 2015 “Always do what you say.”
FMCG success in Cameroon: Business leaders share their tips Published by Kate Douglas on 23 April 2015 How we made it in Africa asks business leaders to share their tips and strategies for FMCG success in Cameroon.
How Kaymu is tackling challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 20 April 2015 A look at some of the challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon, and the solutions one online marketplace uses to tackle them.
Meet the Boss: Bruno Olierhoek, MD for Central Africa, Nestlé Published by Kate Douglas on 10 April 2015 “Be patient and build from the ground up.”
Meet the Boss: Anirban Deb, country head, Olam Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2015 “Success does not make you Superman. Failure does not make you a loser.”
Douala – looking beyond first impressions Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2015 How we made it in Africa‘s Kate Douglas talks about her first impression of Douala. And how wrong it was.
Meet the Boss: Candace Nkoth Bisseck, country manager, Kaymu Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 30 March 2015 “It’s better to be the boss of your village than an anonymous guy in a city.”
