Accra – making a name for itself as one of Africa’s top business destinations Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2013 Ghana’s business hub and capital, Accra, has received considerable attention from foreign investors in recent years.
Designer Ozwald Boateng explains his new passion for infrastructure projects in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2013 Fashion designer Ozwald Boateng is now also focusing on developing power plants in Africa.
Ghanaian tech entrepreneur says good relationships are everything in business Published by Anthony Sedzro on 18 July 2013 “You don’t build a successful business around products. A successful business thrives on good relationships.”
The business behind financial inclusion in Africa for MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2013 “Africa is on the move, and those that have the first mover advantage will definitely have a leg up,” said MasterCard’s sub-Saharan Africa division president.
Ghanaian entrepreneur describes how startups can benefit from accelerator programmes Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2013 Gerard Yitamkey, CEO and co-founder of Ahonya, explains how accelerator programmes can help startups.
Looking for investors? Prove there is a market for your product, says Ahonya founder Published by Kate Douglas on 2 July 2013 “You have to do something extraordinary in the beginning before someone will notice you.”
Africa’s agribusiness industry continues to attract private equity interest Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2013 Two recent private equity deals in Africa’s agribusiness and food sectors show that investors continue to see opportunities in these industries.
Improving Ghana’s business climate Published by Elikem Kuenyehia on 20 June 2013 “International press coverage tends to overemphasise the positives and downplay the real challenges Ghanaian entrepreneurs face.”
Coffee shop brand, vida e caffé, says their next stop is Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 19 June 2013 Grant Dutton, MD of South African coffee shop chain, vida e caffé, talks about the potential he sees in other African countries.
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.
African youth hungry for connectivity Published by Jonathan Kalan on 5 June 2013 For millions of unemployed yet tech-savvy youth across Africa, increased connectivity is bringing tremendous opportunities.
High operating costs impact customer service in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 June 2013 High operating costs in emerging countries are arguably the biggest factor inhibiting the proper servicing of consumers.
How a South African furniture company found a new market in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2013 At the start of 2010, Petersen’s – an 18-year-old South African-based wooden furniture company – was in a tight spot.
Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back, says Ghanaian footwear entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to the founder of Horseman Shoes, a footwear company in Ghana.