What does the failure of Woolworths say about Nigeria? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2014 Woolworths may not have succeeded in Nigeria, but many other South African retailers are doing well.
Business leaders need courage and humility, says Unilever MD Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 January 2014 “In today’s world you cannot be a leader that professes to know it all.”
Report highlights 2014 trends in mergers and acquisitions Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 January 2014 The Deal Drivers Africa report forecasts M&A activity in Africa for next year.
Our top 10 most read articles of 2013 Published by Staff Writer on 24 December 2013 How we made it in Africa rounds up the 10 articles that were read the most this year.
Our top five Meet the Boss interviews of 2013 Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2013 We highlight our most prominent interviews with business bosses.
Nigeria’s GDP rebasing: Could we see a 53% rise in January? Published by Kate Douglas on 20 December 2013 Next year Nigeria is likely to be the largest economy in Africa when it is expected to change the base year for its GDP calculations.
Six ideas to make a success of your African-based business in 2014 Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 December 2013 DHL country managers provide tips on doing business across the continent.
Meet the Boss: Yaw Nsarkoh, managing director, Unilever East and Southern Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 December 2013 “We have to hold ourselves to global standards. Do not accept false benchmarks.”
How Cape Town-based Funda wants to change the way we learn Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2013 This business makes education accessible through online learning systems.
Being a woman in business in Africa takes guts, says Coca-Cola foundation boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 December 2013 Coca-Cola recognises the benefit of empowering women in Africa.
Cross-border deal making in Africa expected to rise in 2014 Published by Kate Douglas on 5 December 2013 Report projects growth in number of M&A between companies in different African countries.
Meet the Boss: Isaac Kwaku Fokuo, CEO, African Leadership Network Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 December 2013 African Leadership Network head encourages Africans to be proud of being African.
China’s investment in Africa is positive, says advisor Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 December 2013 The Sino-Africa Centre of Excellence is focused on improving relations between Africa and China.
Poultry demand in Africa likely to continue growing, but not all local producers are benefitting Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 November 2013 Poultry industry operators need the right business strategies to thrive in Africa.