Profit-making idea: Halal industry offering attractive opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 November 2017 South Africa’s Western Cape province wants to establish itself as a prominent player in the production of halal products for the continent.
US tech giants eyeing Africa’s education sector: On the road with Microsoft Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 November 2017 As classrooms become digital, the provision of technology solutions is big business.
Meet the Boss: Amsalu Alemayehu, CEO, Wasasa Microfinance (Ethiopia) Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2017 ‘I don’t relax much.’
Nigeria’s economic growth prospects: The three scenarios Published by PwC on 21 November 2017 Nigeria’s economy has turned a corner.
The journey so far: Eli Pollak, founder and CEO, Apollo Agriculture Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2017 ‘There is a temptation to conflate going to conferences, with the hard work that comes with understanding your customers and building your team.’
Startup snapshot: Nigeria’s Smaart Health – a doctor in your pocket Published by Justin Probyn on 16 November 2017 ‘Very few Nigerians have heard of artificial intelligence.’
Somaliland’s voting technology shows how Africa can lead the world Published by Calestous Juma on 14 November 2017 Somaliland will become the first country in the world to use iris recognition in a presidential election.
Startup snapshot: Slow economic growth the biggest risk for market research firm Published by Justin Probyn on 13 November 2017 ‘We were competing with big names such as Nielsen, Ispos, and Ecobank Research.’
‘You never achieve more than what you aim for,’ says entrepreneur of the year Published by Justin Probyn on 9 November 2017 For South Africa’s top entrepreneur it is all about the ‘thrill of taking risk and converting it into a value-added service’.
Exporting to Nigeria: Tips and insights Published by Dianna Games and Jaco Maritz on 9 November 2017 Despite the multitude of opportunities that Nigeria presents to exporters, getting a product into the market can be a challenging exercise.
Johannesburg’s inner city: The Dubai of southern Africa, but all below the radar Published by Dr Tanya Zack on 7 November 2017 Johannesburg has become an intense wholesale and retail centre for traders from all over sub-Saharan Africa.
Profit-making idea: Invest in one of the most improved economies for ease of doing business Published by Staff Writer on 6 November 2017 Djibouti has implemented five reforms which have made it easier to do business in the country.
Startup snapshot: The business behind discovering unusual attractions and breaking your routine Published by Justin Probyn on 6 November 2017 ‘So instead of just saying I’m building a good, unique portal – I decided to prove it.’
Success in Nigeria requires deep knowledge of market environment Published by Dianna Games on 5 November 2017 Tips for those seeking to crack the Nigerian market.
