DRC

Why the troubles in eastern DRC shouldn’t deter business people

Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2013

With large areas of uncultivated arable land and unexploited mineral deposits, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is arguably the country in Africa that holds the most untapped potential.

Talking business with security company boss Tony Sugden

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 May 2013

In 2006 Tony Sugden, a retired Major in the British Army, co-founded Warrior Security.

Seeking out opportunities and managing the risk – how Lonrho operates in Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 March 2013

UK-based Lonrho, an Africa-focused investment group, makes about 80% of its profits from countries deemed as high-risk.

Shoprite takes on the DRC

Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2012

Africa’s largest supermarket group, Shoprite, entered the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the opening of a supermarket in the capital Kinshasa.

Why mobile telecom towers are big business in Africa

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 June 2012

The spectacular rise of Africa’s mobile telecommunications industry over the past decade has been well documented. Riding on the back of this growth is Helios Towers Africa, a company that leases space on telecom towers to mobile network operators.

Shoppers at a Shoprite outlet in Nigeria.

Supermarket chain Shoprite to open a store in DRC

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 February 2012

South Africa-based pan-African retailer Shoprite Holdings plans to open its first store in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before June 2012.

Erupting volcano helps double tourism in eastern DRC

Published by Jonathan Kalan on 28 November 2011

With the Democratic Republic of Congo’s elections scheduled for today, a massive volcanic eruption in the eastern part of the country continues to attract foreign tourists.

Fresh interest in DRC’s mobile phone industry

Published by Claude Harding on 23 October 2011

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mobile telecommunications industry has received a lot of attention over the past week.

Important to do your homework before investing in DRC

Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2011

“It is not an easy environment . . . but if you do your homework systematically, then I believe you can identify very good opportunities.”

DRC not an easy environment, but opportunities abound

Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 July 2011

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is not a market for small businesses without the capital to do adequate research and afford the country’s high operating costs.

How the DRC’s Inga project could solve much of Africa’s power problems

Published by Claude Harding on 20 June 2011

The Inga dam hydropower scheme in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has the potential to dramatically change Central Africa’s energy supply situation.

DRC sees 417% increase in Facebook users

Published by Claude Harding on 10 March 2011

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the African country that has shown the greatest growth in Facebook users over the past three months.

Vodacom says it may sell DRC unit

Published by Claude Harding on 15 January 2011

South African mobile operator Vodacom Group may consider selling its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) business, Bloomberg reported today.

DRC exports could suffer because of AGOA decision

Published by Claude Harding on 2 January 2011

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has lost its status as a beneficiary country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), effective 1 January 2011.

DRC

Why the troubles in eastern DRC shouldn’t deter business people

Talking business with security company boss Tony Sugden

Seeking out opportunities and managing the risk – how Lonrho operates in Africa

Shoprite takes on the DRC

Why mobile telecom towers are big business in Africa

Supermarket chain Shoprite to open a store in DRC

Erupting volcano helps double tourism in eastern DRC

Fresh interest in DRC’s mobile phone industry

Important to do your homework before investing in DRC

DRC not an easy environment, but opportunities abound

How the DRC’s Inga project could solve much of Africa’s power problems

DRC sees 417% increase in Facebook users

Vodacom says it may sell DRC unit

DRC exports could suffer because of AGOA decision

Tanzania: Entrepreneur sees ‘a lot of money’ in agriculture

The entrepreneur exporting Tanzania’s agricultural products to Europe

Ghanaian CEO shares lessons from building a retail business

Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story

Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

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