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.
Transfer pricing in Africa: A balancing act Published by Karen Miller on 18 September 2013 Transfer pricing rules, and their effective implementation, are necessary in growing African economies.
Kenyan property website gained success by being ahead of the game Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 September 2013 A Kenyan entrepreneur saw a gap in the market and turned it into a successful business.
Good data worth the wait in Zanzibar Published by Raka Banerjee on 17 September 2013 “Carrying out a survey effort isn’t as straightforward as one might think.”
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.
Africa shakes off its Wild West image Published by Sanlam Investment Management on 16 September 2013 Success in Africa hinges on assessing and breaking down the barriers to doing business, and taking risks.
Dubai group’s purchase of Kenyan auto company marks start of investment in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2013 Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group’s purchase of CMC Holdings marks move into sub-Saharan Africa.
Juhudi Kilimo couples loans with training for smallholder farmers in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2013 Social enterprise Juhudi Kilimo offers loans and training to farmers in rural Kenya.
Growth first, returns later, says African e-commerce group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 September 2013 “We believe that e-commerce is going to leapfrog lots of traditional businesses.”
African ideas can work in Dubai, says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 September 2013 “I am an ideas person. I like variety. I don’t like the day to day of running a business.”
Investment bank identifies four African countries that continue to surprise Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2013 Rand Merchant Bank highlights growth in Ghana, Rwanda and Ethiopia.
There is a first mover advantage in francophone Africa, says expert Published by Kate Douglas on 12 September 2013 French-speaking African countries offer just as much investment potential as their English-speaking counterparts.
Guinea-Bissau holds untapped business potential, but challenges remain Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 September 2013 Despite political and economic difficulties, Guinea-Bissau does offer numerous untapped business opportunities.