South Sudan investment event looking to lure foreign firms Published by Femi Adewunmi on 19 August 2011 Barely a few months after independence, South Sudan will host its first trade and investment conference in a bid to attract investors to the fragile region.
How SodaStream is targeting the low-income market Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 August 2011 Companies operating in Africa are increasingly looking at tapping the lower-income market, or bottom of the pyramid, as it is sometimes called.
Meet the Boss: Gcina Manyaka, McDonald’s Franchisee, South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 August 2011 ‘Meet the Boss’ is How we made it in Africa’s new interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to CEOs and business owners across the continent.
Ethiopia one of Africa’s most exciting markets, says Heineken Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2011 Brewing company Heineken sees Ethiopia as one of Africa’s most exciting beer markets.
Factory Southern Africa should learn from East Asia Published by Claude Harding on 15 August 2011 To boost the region’s manufacturing competitiveness, Southern African countries can learn a thing or two from the way in which East Asia transformed itself into the world’s factory.
Flexible office space firm sees growing demand in Africa Published by Richard Miles on 12 August 2011 One of the world’s largest providers of flexible office space, Regus, recently opened their newest office in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Meet the Boss: Richard Hudson, CEO, FNB Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 August 2011 ‘Meet the Boss’ is How we made it in Africa’s new interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to CEOs and executives across the continent.
South African firms achieving success in Angola Published by Claude Harding on 10 August 2011 “Applying sound business judgement principles to the myriad of opportunities on offer in the Angolan marketplace can certainly make the market work for those with an appetite for Angola.”
Kenya’s dairy industry should improve productivity Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2011 Kenya’s dairy industry can take many steps to improve productivity and boost earnings, says food packaging company Tetra Pak in a recently published report.
U.S. firm to invest more than $100 million in Tanzanian farming venture Published by Staff Writer on 9 August 2011 U.S. firm, AgriSol Energy LLC, and its joint venture partner in Tanzania will invest more than US$100 million over the next 10 years to develop a large-scale commercial farming project in the east African country.
Japanese tobacco firm excited about opportunities in Sudan Published by Claude Harding on 8 August 2011 Tokyo-based Japan Tobacco recently announced a deal to buy a Sudanese cigarette manufacturer. We interview Fadoul Pekhazis, who looks after the company’s Africa business.
Interview: Why FNB decided to enter the Tanzanian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 August 2011 South Africa’s FNB recently started with operations in Tanzania. How we made it in Africa asks CEO Richard Hudson about how the bank plans to crack this new market.
Eco-tourism gives ex-poachers a new chance Published by Jonathan Kalan on 4 August 2011 According to legend in Rwanda, the Batwa people were born to dance.
Oil could transform Namibia into an economy like Norway Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2011 Potential crude oil resources off the coast of Namibia could have a considerable impact on the country that has a population of just over 2 million.