Meet the Boss: Hakeem Ogunniran, managing director, UPDC (Nigeria) Published by Kate Douglas on 1 October 2013 “The majority of Nigerians are good people, entrepreneurs who are hardworking and wanting to make a success out of life.”
Africa is not the new China, it’s the new Africa Published by Christian Ulbrich on 30 September 2013 Africa needs responsible leaders to fully realise its growth potential.
Hospitality group expects ‘to make a lot of money’ in West Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 September 2013 Mangalis Management is an African hospitality group that wants to put Africa on the map.
Why companies new to Africa should first focus on smaller countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 September 2013 Michael Wood gives advice to companies looking to enter African markets.
Oil rich African countries will become complacent, economist warns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 September 2013 While GDP figures indicate growth, this does not necessarily translate into economic development.
Is trust a crucial factor for small businesses in Africa to succeed? Published by Jacques Morisset on 26 September 2013 Small businesses in African countries have “failed to become the main vectors of growth, job creation, and innovation”.
Africa can invent: Leapfrogging in unsuspected areas Published by Carlos Lopes on 25 September 2013 African countries need to increase spending on research in order to grow innovation.
South African retailers remain critical for the growth of Africa’s shopping malls Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 September 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Carlo Matta, CEO of Ghana-based Laurus Development Partners.
Oil theft in Nigeria has ‘worldwide impact’ Published by Heather Murdock on 23 September 2013 Report says slowing the theft of crude oil will “require a substantial political will on the part of the Nigerian government”.
Rand Merchant Bank lists six African countries worthy of investor attention Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 September 2013 South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt are not the only countries with strong economic growth.
Don’t follow popular stories when investing in Africa, says analyst Published by Amedi de Klerk on 19 September 2013 “Africa is an example of how stories fuel expectations, and drive up asset prices,” says Amédi de Klerk.
Investment: 10 considerations to doing business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 September 2013 RMB advises investors to understand the challenges and correctly assess opportunities in African economies.
Hellofood feeds growing appetite for online meal deliveries in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 September 2013 Online meal ordering platform grows consumer base in Nairobi.
South African company buys stake in Nigeria’s Mr Bigg’s fast food chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 September 2013 Famous Brands has announced a deal to acquire a stake in Nigeria’s UAC Restaurants.