Case study: Connecting rural Africa to the internet Published by Staff Writer on 16 March 2012 Charles Nyezi is a businessman and owner of an internet café in Nquthu, a small rural community in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Why Mozambique’s gas discovery is a big deal Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 March 2012 The recent natural gas discoveries off the coast of Mozambique are important because of the size of the reserves as well as the country’s relative proximity to markets in Asia.
Three African countries included in new frontier markets fund Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 March 2012 “We have carefully selected the main frontier markets where we see exponential growth in all areas of economic, political and social activity.”
Live in Nigeria? This is why your startup will fail Published by Pascal Ehigie Aito on 15 March 2012 You live in Nigeria or any third world country? Are you a techie and thinking of starting a web startup? Here are some reasons why your startup is doomed to fail.
Gas company sees opportunity in Kenya’s ‘kadogo’ economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 March 2012 “Many multinationals for a long time assumed that the people at the base of the pyramid cannot be served and that they are not a viable market.”
Why the Ghana Stock Exchange could be an exciting opportunity Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 March 2012 The GSE is targeting a total of 50 listed companies within five years, up from 34 currently, and will launch an alternative market this year to enable smaller companies to raise capital.
How Ford South Africa’s unproductive workers got their groove back Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 March 2012 Jeff Nemeth inherited an unproductive workforce. However, through an innovative approach, he managed to boost the workers’ morale and productivity.
Peter Murimi’s journey from IT technician to successful flower farmer Published by James Karuga on 12 March 2012 In 2002 Peter Murimi completed a diploma in IT and, like many young Kenyans, was determined to land an office job. However, a five month job stint altered his life’s trajectory.
The case for family businesses Published by Denis Worrall on 9 March 2012 Denis Worrall, chairman of Omega Investment Research, says South Africa’s family businesses should be celebrated.
Would you invest in Chad? Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 March 2012 Chad is not a country usually on the radar of most investors. However, if Arnold Ekpe, CEO of Ecobank, is to be believed, business people might just find some good opportunities in the country.
Kenya’s John Waibochi speaks about living on the knife-edge of innovation Published by Regina Ekiru on 28 February 2012 Regina Ekiru speaks to John Waibochi, one of Kenya’s foremost tech entrepreneurs.
Africa is “coming alive” says top businessman Iqbal Survé Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2012 “This is an exciting time on our continent … This is Africa’s century. And if you don’t know that yet, you need to wake up to that fact.”
Supermarket chain Shoprite to open a store in DRC Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 February 2012 South Africa-based pan-African retailer Shoprite Holdings plans to open its first store in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before June 2012.
Is South Africa still the gateway to Africa? Published by Claude Harding on 23 February 2012 Is South Africa still the gateway to the rest of the continent, or is it simply being bypassed?
