Nigerian designer carves niche for her ‘Made in Africa’ luxury handbags Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 February 2014 “The market is huge and there really is space for everyone,” says Zashadu Bags founder.
Investec Asset Management targets mid-sized African companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2014 Investec recently invested in Nigeria-based Daraju Industries, which manufactures affordable home and personal care products.
Company boss shares thoughts on doing business in troubled northern Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 4 February 2014 While violence can disrupt operations, Carl Commodities boss thinks it is still possible to be successful in the region.
Understand Africa’s uniqueness and be rewarded in 2014 Published by RisCura on 30 January 2014 RisCura offers thoughts on the challenges of investing in sub-Saharan Africa.
What Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote told the World Economic Forum in Davos Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 January 2014 Dangote shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship, investment and the free movement of people.
Taking on the Nollywood pirates Published by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on 22 January 2014 Piracy and distribution are issues that are hurting Nigeria’s successful film and music industry.
Consumer preferences in Africa a stew of nuance and complexity Published by Dianna Games on 21 January 2014 “Companies that fail to dig deep into the consumer psyche in African markets before making a move are bound to fail.”
Domino’s Pizza aiming to be the big cheese in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 20 January 2014 Expanding food brands across Nigeria involves customer education and investment in the supply chain.
What products are Nigerians buying online? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2014 Nigerian online shopping platform Jumia lists its 10 top selling products for 2013.
Nigeria aiming to reap benefits of agricultural goals Published by Oxford Business Group on 17 January 2014 Nigeria is looking to the land to boost employment, ease its dependence on oil and ensure food security.
Internet-powered agricultural services face challenges scaling up Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 January 2014 Technology-driven agricultural services can increase the incomes of small-scale and subsistence farmers.
South African retailers have much to gain in Nigeria, says Broll Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2014 Despite Woolworths’s failure, there are big opportunities for South African retailers in Nigeria.
African business leaders ‘must understand integrity’, says ALN boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 January 2014 African Leadership Network CEO offers insight into strengthening good leadership in the continent.
For Africa By Africa – a consumer trend to watch out for in 2014 Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2014 African companies are creating products specifically for consumers on the continent.
