Businesspeople can make great politicians, but… Published by Sibonelo Radebe on 30 August 2016 South Africa’s economic capital, Johannesburg, has a new mayor, Herman Mashaba – a successful businessman who has never been a public servant.
Ethiopia: Import substitution likely to be a growing theme Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 30 August 2016 The Ethiopian government is pushing hard to boost the country’s domestic manufacturing sector.
Weather cycles wreaking havoc in South Africa Published by Suvasha Kander on 29 August 2016 The El Niño weather phenomenon has wreaked havoc in South Africa over the past 18 months.
Meet the Boss: George Odo, MD for East Africa, AfricInvest Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2016 Private equity boss shares what keeps him awake at night, and why he has been successful in business.
Africa expansion: Massmart maintains an ‘optimistic but measured approach’ Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2016 Massmart, owned by Walmart, wants to open five new stores on the continent (outside of South Africa) over the next two years.
Why this Tanzanian mobile operator shares ‘profits’ with its customers Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2016 In 2014, Tigo Tanzania became the first telco in the world to share profits with its mobile money users.
Plastics – boring for some, but a thriving business for this East African company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2016 Silafrica has built a successful business from plastics, and is seeing plenty of scope for future growth.
Why this South African bank launched its own smartphone Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2016 By improving client adoption of smartphones, FNB hopes to encourage usage of its digital banking services.
South African companies discover there are no easy pickings in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2016 Over the past decade or so, numerous South African companies have expanded to Nigeria. But many of these investments didn’t live up to expectations.
Why Old Mutual is investing millions in Nigerian property and agriculture Published by Kate Douglas on 23 August 2016 ‘It is not without risk, but the returns are very reasonable relative to that risk,’ says Diane Radley, CEO of Old Mutual Investment Group.
How this money transfer company plans to compete in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2016 Zoona has established over 1,500 outlets across Zambia and Malawi, and is now expanding to Mozambique.
Building an oil industry hub in the Gulf of Guinea Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 August 2016 Luba Freeport’s goal is to be a base for West and Central Africa’s oil industry.
High illiteracy levels will widen Africa’s digital divide, says expert Published by Kate Douglas on 18 August 2016 Africa’s digital revolution will not benefit those living below the poverty line unless education is improved.
Malawian entrepreneur shuns city life for agriculture Published by Lameck Masina on 18 August 2016 Rose Chisowa is now making more than what she earned from her office job.
