Interview: Fly540 boss speaks about east Africa’s budget airline industry Published by Regina Ekiru on 17 November 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru interviewed Nixon Ooko, operations director of low-cost airline Fly540.
South African market too competitive, says Silk Invest CEO Published by Claude Harding on 17 November 2011 Zin Bekkali, CEO of Silk Invest says that the food and beverages industry in South Africa is too competitive and that retailers hold all the power.
From small startup to one of Tanzania’s top ad agencies Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 November 2011 When Roots Marketing Communications first opened shop in Tanzania, all the staff members lived in one house that doubled as the company’s office.
Has the time arrived to get optimistic about Zim’s diamond resources? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 November 2011 The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KP), the diamond trade’s international watchdog, has given Zimbabwe the green light to resume sales of diamonds from the Marange fields.
Nampak Bevcan MD speaks about new investment in Angola Published by Claude Harding on 14 November 2011 South Africa-based Nampak Bevcan recently opened a US$160 million beverage can factory in Angola. How we made it in Africa discussed the investment with Erik Smuts, MD of Bevcan.
From inside the fridge: a fresh look at food processing in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 November 2011 We take a look inside the fridge of an average expat household living in Dar es Salaam, to see what can be learnt about Tanzania’s food processing industry.
Why Africa is not high on the agenda of most companies in the West Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 November 2011 Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital says the majority of business people in the West are not falling over themselves to invest in Africa.
Would you like fries with that? Tanzania’s fast-food pioneers Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2011 “Tanzanian people love pizza.” So says Deenesh Ghosh as he discusses the expansion plans for pizza restaurant Debonairs in Tanzania.
Cape Town companies should “take their role in Africa more seriously” Published by Staff Writer on 10 November 2011 While the Chinese, Indians and Brazilians have been expanding rapidly across Africa, it has taken most South African businesses a while to fully grasp the opportunities.
Kenya’s Equity Bank launches innovative new mortgage product Published by Claude Harding on 8 November 2011 Equity Bank wants to give low-income Kenyans the opportunity to own a home through an innovative new mortgage product.
Nigerian consumers upbeat about the future Published by Claude Harding on 8 November 2011 Nigerians are the most optimistic nation in the world with 72% saying they expect “good” or “mostly good” economic conditions in the year ahead.
International investors looking beyond Angola’s oil industry Published by Claude Harding on 7 November 2011 “International investors have picked up official signals that opportunities are not restricted to the oil industry.”
Economist shares his thoughts on Nigeria Published by Charles Robertson on 5 November 2011 Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital, shares his thoughts on Nigeria after a recent visit to the country.
Turning smallholder farmers into business people Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 November 2011 Poor African farmers are understandably reluctant to invest a year’s income in agricultural equipment. However, for those who do take the risk, the rewards can be substantial.