Moving goods in Africa – what you need to know Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 4 December 2013 Tielman Nieuwoudt offers advice on supply chain management in Africa.
How Botswana is positioning itself as a major diamond hub Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2013 The gravity of the diamond world is shifting towards Botswana due to a new development in which mining company De Beers is moving its sales activities to the Southern African country.
Getting the private sector involved in infrastructure development in SADC Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2013 The SADC recognises the importance of public-private partnerships in funding development projects.
Top 10 list of most gender equal countries in Africa Published by Yasmina Bekhouche on 30 October 2013 A World Economic Forum report ranks African countries on their ability to close the gender gap.
Africa’s ‘glass with attitude’ Published by Mark Mobius on 24 October 2013 Diamonds continue to be an important resource and source of wealth in many African countries.
‘You can’t grow a company if you become a bottleneck,’ says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 September 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Kenyan entrepreneur about tourism in the country.
Counting matters! Statistics are the backbone of proper planning Published by Carlos Lopes on 6 September 2013 Outdated and incorrect data can skew perceptions about Africa’s growth.
Dream big: Have a global vision from the start, says manufacturing boss Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2013 “I believe entrepreneurs are the drummers of any society and determine the rhythm of a country’s economy.”
Be the boss and not the mother in your business, advises entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2013 A South African couple turned a crippling experience into a good business opportunity.
‘Detailed plans are key to starting a business,’ says franchise owner Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2013 Starting a business takes detailed thought and hard work, and “sometimes you just have to walk away from ideas”, says construction entrepreneur Jonathan Pepler.
Oranjemund – Namibia’s new boom town? Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2013 Oranjemund’s economy could receive a significant boost if a new natural gas-to-power project goes ahead as planned.
Three of Southern Africa’s agribusiness hotspots identified Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2012 ASNAPP, an NGO with offices in a number of countries across the continent, recently identified three areas in Southern Africa that hold good potential for the cultivation of fresh produce or food processing.
Trade within SADC only for those with deep pockets Published by Claude Harding on 9 February 2012 Companies looking to trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) need deep pockets, plenty of patience and excellent organising skills to keep track of all the required paperwork.
Oil could transform Namibia into an economy like Norway Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2011 Potential crude oil resources off the coast of Namibia could have a considerable impact on the country that has a population of just over 2 million.