Why a Caribbean bank decided to invest in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2013 Companies located in the Caribbean are not known to be major investors in Africa.
What companies need to know about doing business in Sudan Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2013 Sudan may not be a country that many foreign investors are rushing into, but with its geographic positioning for trade, and opportunities in agriculture and mining, the economy does hold potential for those willing to take on a challenge.
Property entrepreneur shares his five tips for business success Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 July 2013 After decades doing business, and seeing his share of failures, property entrepreneur Pete Muraya, has learnt how to achieve success.
Burundi promoting its business opportunities to South African SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2013 Burundi is looking to position itself as a business and trade hub.
Oil prices and implications for Africa Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 July 2013 Rising oil prices will affect African economies differently, depending on whether they are net exporters or net importers of the commodity.
Africa’s complex medicine market highlights need for firms to do their homework Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 30 July 2013 Pharmaceutical firms have a real opportunity in Africa as long as they take time to understand markets.
Meet the Boss: Saidi Juma, Mayor of Bujumbura, Burundi Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2013 “In the job of being a mayor, there are many challenges, which can make us work through the night.”
Private education pioneer talks about her business journey Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 July 2013 In 1978, Mary Okelo founded Makini Schools, one of Kenya’s earliest private education institutions.
What Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda learnt from Aliko Dangote Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 July 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Monica Musonda, founder of Java Foods in Zambia.
From losing almost everything to becoming a property tycoon – Pete Muraya’s story Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 July 2013 Pete Muraya has made many mistakes in business before finding success in property development.
Startups find collaborative work space in Johannesburg Published by Peter Cox on 26 July 2013 In Johannesburg there are a small but growing number of shared office spaces in which small businesses rent a desk and other services.
Accra – making a name for itself as one of Africa’s top business destinations Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2013 Ghana’s business hub and capital, Accra, has received considerable attention from foreign investors in recent years.
Designer Ozwald Boateng explains his new passion for infrastructure projects in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2013 Fashion designer Ozwald Boateng is now also focusing on developing power plants in Africa.
Shea butter nourishes opportunities for African women Published by Rebecca Moudio on 25 July 2013 The demand for shea butter has risen so much in recent years that African producers have started calling for fair prices for their labour.
