Four things this packaging company teaches us about Africa’s consumer goods industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 October 2017 Keith Dilkes, Africa export sales manager at Polyoak Packaging, gives his perspective on the trends impacting the consumer goods industry.
Four trend-driven franchising opportunities in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 17 October 2017 Industries that are ripe for expansion.
Taking stock of Uganda’s economy 55 years after independence Published by Sarah Logan on 17 October 2017 Over the past two decades, Uganda’s economy has developed in important ways.
Acclaimed entrepreneur on bootstrapping, cash flow and why a good idea isn’t enough Published by Justin Probyn on 17 October 2017 Talking business with Siraaj Adams, co-owner of Cape Town-based Iyeza Health.
Fundo Soberano de Angola announces investment updates for Q2 2017 Published by Staff Writer on 12 October 2017 The FSDEA’s total assets increased by $60m to $5.05bn from $4.99bn in 2016.
Shale gas in South Africa: Game-changer or damp squib? Published by Robert Scholes on 10 October 2017 A viable gas find in South Africa, even if quite small, would potentially transform the national energy economy.
Profit-making idea: Backward integration the ‘secret’ to Dangote’s success Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 October 2017 ‘In Nigeria we are learning how to produce the entire value chain,’ says the Nigerian businessman.
At age 36, this Nigerian already has a lifetime of business successes and scars to show Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 9 October 2017 Battle-hardened entrepreneur shares his story.
The journey so far: Zandre Campos, CEO, ABO Capital Published by Staff Writer on 9 October 2017 ‘While it is important to know the details of your business, you also need to hire strong staff and delegate control to them.’
South African company tapping into low-carb diet trend with ‘pasta from veg’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 October 2017 We ask Bruce Glazer, joint CEO at Dew Crisp, about business opportunities in the low-carb space.
Startup snapshot: Capitalising on the continent’s mobile marketing opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 6 October 2017 ‘… we paid the so-called school-fees of learning the business and failing a lot along the way.’
Cameroon insight: Anglophone crisis may prolong economic decline Published by Mark Bohlund on 3 October 2017 If the economy continues to weaken it could threaten the CFA franc’s peg against the euro.
Rwanda dials up investment opportunities by playing to its strengths Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2017 Why Rwanda? What opportunities are there for business to leverage the country’s welcoming environment?
Here’s why South Africa’s online shoppers keep coming back for more Published by Mercy Mpinganjira on 2 October 2017 Four main factors influenced consumers’ attitudes and intentions to shop at a particular online store again.