Made in Ethiopia: Fashion retailer H&M looks to sub-Saharan Africa for suppliers Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 January 2014 “We see great potential in Ethiopia and we see that we can contribute to jobs and reduce the unemployment in the country.”
Opportunity for Ethiopian SMEs to tap into the global market Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 January 2014 Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country with an estimated 90m people, has thousands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but only a few of these businesses are currently accessing the international market.
Africa ‘has potential to grab global manufacturing opportunity’ Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2014 Africa should focus on developing a range of economic activities and the skills to match these.
Addressing the need to open Africa’s skies Published by Lee Crawfurd on 3 January 2014 At present over a quarter of air routes in Africa are served by only one carrier.
Meet the Boss: Ahsan Manji, managing director, Weetabix East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 December 2013 Ahsan Manji and his team are ambitious, striving to achieve their Big Hairy Audacious Goals.
How cereal maker Weetabix plans to grow its business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 December 2013 Cereal maker Weetabix is cashing in on changing breakfast habits.
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.”
South African agri-focused businesses show increasing interest in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2013 With the land and water resources, Africa has the potential to meet the world’s food needs.
Africa should focus on economic diversity Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 November 2013 Professor Lemma Senbet urges African economies not to base growth only on natural resources.
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.
Made in Africa: Kenyan jewellery brand takes African design international Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 November 2013 “The idea was to create a company that would manufacture high quality handicraft using modern designs, handmade in Africa.”
Africa Oil boss on training local people for jobs in industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 October 2013 “The biggest challenge is everyone wants to be involved in the project. There aren’t enough jobs to go around.”
Africa Oil sees interest from foreign investors in East African oil exploration Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 October 2013 Canadian oil company raises funds to drill wells in Kenya and Ethiopia.
New South African smartphone targeted at lower-income consumers Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2013 Seemahale Telecoms and CZ Electronics Manufacturing to make an affordable, African-inspired smartphone.