‘While the US may be late to the party, it has a lot to offer Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2014 “US companies can do very well in Africa provided they put in the effort to understand the continent’s markets in detail.”
Johannesburg – the Empire City strikes back Published by Simon Allison on 4 August 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic capital, makes a comeback after white flight, overcrowding and neglect led to the decline of the inner city.
Malaria testing for under $1: Entrepreneur talks mixing business and science Published by Kate Douglas on 4 August 2014 South African Ashley Uys explains how he started manufacturing low-cost medical diagnostic test kits.
Africa’s local dynamos: Five companies changing the rules of business Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2014 These “local dynamos” are winning customers through innovative business models.
US-Africa trade: A look at the real issues around AGOA Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2014 How successful has AGOA been in the past 14 years and what future does it hold for Africa?
Is South Africa really at threat of being excluded from AGOA? Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2014 Experts debate the future of AGOA for South Africa and what it would mean for Africa if the country was excluded.
Are South Africans seen as too arrogant when doing business on the continent? Published by Kate Douglas on 24 July 2014 “There is a wariness about South Africans and how they do business.”
Are exchange controls a benefit or detriment to African business? Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2014 A look at the complexities of exchange controls in Africa and the role they are currently playing in South Africa.
Three things you should understand about African stock markets Published by Kate Douglas on 16 July 2014 What investors should know about using Africa’s stock markets to tap into its growth story.
Africa’s top five most travelled to cities Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2014 The 2014 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index looks at Africa’s top five destination cities.
Meet the Boss: Jacques Taylor, MD, sub-Saharan Africa, John Deere Financial Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2014 While other executives relax on the golf course, Jacques Taylor spends time on his farm.
E-commerce could challenge bricks and mortar retail in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 30 June 2014 Online retailers such as Zando and Jumia have ambitious growth plans.
Meet the Boss: MD Ramesh, regional head, Olam International Published by Kate Douglas on 25 June 2014 “I made a career from coming to the continent.”
Why Woolworths’ African food stores rely on exports from South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 June 2014 Woolworths is expanding its African food operations, but sourcing local fresh produce remains a challenge.
