Growth first, returns later, says African e-commerce group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 September 2013 “We believe that e-commerce is going to leapfrog lots of traditional businesses.”
Investment bank identifies four African countries that continue to surprise Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2013 Rand Merchant Bank highlights growth in Ghana, Rwanda and Ethiopia.
High population growth in Africa: A mixed blessing Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 9 September 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing fast. How can transformation keep up?
Addis Ababa has potential for up to 20 new supermarkets, says research firm Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2013 Ethiopia’s retail industry holds considerable potential for growth.
Meet the Boss: Richard Malcolm, south and east African regional VP, Western Union Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2013 “Approach anything and everything with an attitude of energy and enthusiasm.”
How soleRebels became one of Africa’s most celebrated footwear brands Published by Making It Magazine on 19 July 2013 An innovative footwear manufacturer is helping to transform the economic landscape in Ethiopia.
Why Africa should have a regional approach to its energy development Published by Ken Opalo on 19 July 2013 A key area that will require greater and smarter investment to fuel the region’s economic growth will be the energy sector.
Hotel group sees opportunities in Africa’s emerging industrial towns Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2013 Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, with brands such as Radisson Blu, has identified a number of African cities with strong business potential.
Africa’s urbanisation: making sense of the numbers Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 16 July 2013 “In Africa, population estimates don’t always tell the full story,” writes Tielman Nieuwoudt, principal at The Supply Chain Lab.
Euromonitor’s top five frontier markets in Africa for long term investment Published by Media Eghbal on 14 June 2013 Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Cameroon stand out as attractive markets for long term investment, according to Euromonitor.
Eleni Gabre-Madhin’s next big idea: to build commodity exchanges across Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2013 Eleni Gabre-Madhin, founder of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, is now aiming for bigger things.
Ethiopia’s improved business environment is benefitting entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 25 April 2013 Ethiopia outperforms other countries in sub-Saharan Africa in terms of the ease of starting a business.
Ethiopia encouraging youth to start their own businesses Published by Andualem Sisay on 15 April 2013 The Ethiopian government is encouraging young people to start small businesses in order to reduce the rate of youth unemployment.
Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand takes on the Asian market Published by Kate Douglas on 11 December 2012 Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand was recently featured in the December edition of the Chinese Vogue alongside well established brands such as Armani, Chanel, Gucci and Valentino.
