H&M discusses entry into South African market Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 The Swedish fashion retailer plans to have five stores in South Africa before May. We talk to its country manager and customers.
China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 China’s slowing growth, coupled with the fall in commodity prices, could see African exports to China almost halve in value this year.
Oil price plunge: Equatorial Guinea wants to diversify economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 November 2015 Equatorial Guinea is one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest oil producers. However, with the price of crude down roughly 50% over the past year, the country is looking to diversify its economy.
Fastjet Zimbabwe wants to capture bus travellers with low-cost flights Published by Kate Douglas on 30 October 2015 ‘We already have been designated by the Zimbabwean authorities to fly to three other countries – Malawi, South Africa and Botswana,’ says the group’s COO.
Investing in Nigeria defies a simple narrative Published by Nick Ndiritu on 28 October 2015 Highs and lows come with the territory when investing in Africa – these extremes present opportunities to contrarian investors.
Whether Africa’s glass is half full or half empty, real businesses are being built Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 October 2015 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz reflects on a recent visit to Kenya.
Kenya seeking foreign investment to ramp up food production Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2015 Despite having vast areas of arable land and over 75% of the population involved in farming, Kenya remains a net food importer.
Kenya’s oil dreams facing headwinds Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 October 2015 Three years after the discovery of oil in northern Kenya, the hype is dying down.
Meet the Boss: Duncan Muchangi, MD, Hellofood Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 October 2015 ‘Be willing to take risks, innovate, and most importantly learn fast,’ says Duncan Muchangi.
Ethiopia has undersupply of branded hotel chains Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2015 Hotel operators could benefit from Ethiopia’s growing tourism sector, rising business travel and Addis Ababa’s position as the continent’s diplomatic capital.
‘There is money in townships’: South African grows IT business to 36 stores Published by Kate Douglas on 23 October 2015 ‘There is money in townships because the numbers are here. Even if Khayelitsha has 50% unemployment, there is a large population that is able to compensate for that.’
Why this luxury bag brand is looking beyond the expat market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2015 Bag manufacturer Sandstorm says it makes commercial sense to produce products that are within reach of middle-class consumers.
Should investors put their money in Kenya? We speak to KenInvest boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2015 We caught up with Dr Moses Ikiara, managing director of KenInvest, to discuss investor protection, corruption and perceptions of Kenya as an investment destination.
Meet the Boss: Amy Jadesimi, managing director, LADOL (Nigeria) Published by Kate Douglas on 22 October 2015 ‘Don’t imagine that just because you hear fantastic stories about people who drop out of school and make a fortune, and do things the easy way, that this is typical. It is far from typical.’
