How Farm Shop is modernising the agro dealership experience Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 May 2013 Social enterprise Farm Shop is building a franchise network of agro dealers located in rural, underserved areas of Kenya.
The reality of regional integration on the African continent Published by John Oliphant on 29 May 2013 “The reality is that regional integration is not a choice or a probability: it is a must,” writes John Oliphant.
How a South African furniture company found a new market in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2013 At the start of 2010, Petersen’s – an 18-year-old South African-based wooden furniture company – was in a tight spot.
Ranked: African countries that are the most welcoming to tourists Published by Kate Douglas on 28 May 2013 According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013, Africa is home to three of the top 10 friendliest nations in the world.
‘Agriculture should be a business, not a development activity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 May 2013 “We want to industrialise agriculture and make it to be a major revenue earner for us,” says Nigeria’s farming minister Akinwunmi Adesina.
‘In terms of doing business, Nigeria is junior school while Angola is university’ Published by Anna Rosenberg on 26 May 2013 “Most people I have so far spoken to confirm that Angola is an extremely difficult place to do business.”
Eleni Gabre-Madhin’s next big idea: to build commodity exchanges across Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2013 Eleni Gabre-Madhin, founder of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, is now aiming for bigger things.
Looking to enter Francophone Africa? Why Senegal might be a good option Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2013 “Francophone Africa is increasingly being viewed as a dynamic and exciting region to do business in.”
Taking on Africa, a Cameroonian businesswoman’s journey Published by Kate Douglas on 22 May 2013 “Even though we anticipated challenges we had underestimated the level of challenges that we would encounter.”
Meet the Boss: Gerald Mahinda, MD, Brandhouse Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 May 2013 “We need to start demystifying the myths about Africa.”
Four observations about sub-Saharan Africa’s competitive landscape Published by Anna Rosenberg on 21 May 2013 While there is much talk about competition coming from other emerging market companies, the issue in sub-Saharan Africa seems far more nuanced than that.
Mariéme Jamme shares her thoughts on Africa’s development Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 May 2013 “We need to have a long term vision and strategy to change things in Africa.”
Lagos could soon be Africa’s 13th biggest economy – equivalent to that of Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2013 Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, could soon have a US$45 billion economy.
Tony Elumelu outlines the case for Africapitalism Published by Tony Elumelu on 14 May 2013 “Private sector development has a much greater potential to improve self-sufficiency and prosperity than charity.”
