Video: Lagos Business School prof on how multinationals can succeed in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2016 ‘The fact that we are one continent does not necessarily mean that we behave, think and do things in the same way.’
Meet the Boss: Justin Melvin, general manager, Kuku Foods Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 March 2016 ‘I think the important thing in any job is attitude. I don’t need degrees. I don’t need MBAs. I need attitude.’
Africa’s first solar-powered airport launches in George Published by Justin Probyn on 1 March 2016 The solar farm is set to supply George Airport with 41% of its energy for the next 25 to 30 years.
Encouraging more IPOs in Africa: Thoughts from BRVM’s CEO Published by Kate Douglas on 1 March 2016 Edoh Kossi Amenounve, CEO of the francophone West African regional exchange BRVM, highlights three ways to increase the number of IPOs in Africa.
South Africa faces difficult times, but disaster is not inevitable Published by Danny Bradlow on 1 March 2016 Many people still fear that South Africa is on the verge of disaster.
FDI inflows in the face of socio-political risks: The cases of Nigeria and Egypt Published by Isaac Kwaku Fokuo Jr and Aparupa Chakravarti on 29 February 2016 Countries can continue to attract FDI even in the midst of political and social risk.
KFC finds success with drive-through concept as Kenyans seek convenience Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 February 2016 ‘In Nairobi convenience is what we are looking at in our expansion strategy.’
Impact of corruption on Nigeria’s economy Published by Andrew S Nevin on 29 February 2016 Corruption affects public finances and business investment, as well as the standard of living in Nigeria.
What outsiders need to understand about Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 February 2016 ‘It’s a market like any other. If you are looking for opportunities or for conflict, you will find it,’ says the African Development Bank’s former president.
Entrepreneurship is about a dream and steps to fulfil it, says Curro CEO Published by Staff Writer on 24 February 2016 ‘Success with the first step energises one to go on to the next.’
Overloading costing East Africa millions in road deterioration Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 February 2016 ‘If we can’t maintain what we have, every 10 years we will be redoing the infrastructure we already have.’
Budget 2016: Buying time for South Africa Published by Citadel on 24 February 2016 A fair budget will buy South Africa some time before the next credit reassessment, allowing for the possible staving off of a downgrade.
Bob Diamond shares thoughts on Barclays’ possible Africa exit Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2016 ‘Barclays is in a difficult position. This has absolutely nothing to do with their vision of the future of Africa.’
Model to miner: How Tigui Camara started Guinea’s first woman-owned mining company Published by Kate Douglas on 23 February 2016 ‘I think I bring some fresh air to the mining business.’
