How can African stock exchanges encourage more listings? Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2013 Listing and legal fees, and little chance to earn significant capital deter multinationals from listing on local stock exchanges.
Business opportunities opening up on remote island of St Helena Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 November 2013 St Helena officials hope the development of an international airport will grow the island’s economy.
Spinlet has turned the needs of African music lovers into a business Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2013 Online music platform Spinlet makes African music accessible across the continent.
Analyst looks at where Porsche should seek to expand in Africa Published by Neil King on 18 November 2013 Euromonitor’s household income data suggests African countries where Porsche may do good business.
How we made it in Africa wins Bronze at top digital publishing awards Published by Staff Writer on 15 November 2013 How we made it in Africa wins Bronze in the Specialist Publisher category of The Bookmarks awards.
Africa should focus on economic diversity Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 November 2013 Professor Lemma Senbet urges African economies not to base growth only on natural resources.
Porsche’s African expansion is ‘a long-term project’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 November 2013 The luxury car maker has plans to expand across sub-Saharan Africa.
Business tempo picking up in Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 November 2013 “These days the economy is opening up. Infrastructure is improving. Mobile phone penetration is growing. If Tanzania continues on this path the country should be in a very good position in the next decade.”
Assessing risk and opportunity in Africa Published by EY Africa on 14 November 2013 EY report highlights foreign direct investment into sub-Saharan Africa, particularly South Africa.
From drug dealer to global social entrepreneur: Craig Ross shares his story Published by Kate Douglas on 13 November 2013 Based on his experiences, a South African entrepreneur has developed online media platforms which bring people together.
Is it possible to define the African leader? Published by Ian Dean and Hennie du Plessis on 13 November 2013 African leaders are no different from leaders in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Failure in Nigeria is often due to poor business strategies Published by Dianna Games on 12 November 2013 Although Woolworths hasn’t gained success in Nigeria, many other South African retailers have done good business.
Analyst shares six ideas about investing in African stock markets Published by Kate Douglas on 12 November 2013 Investment manager Claire Rentzke gives insight into investing in African equity markets.
Meet the Boss: Stewart van Graan, managing director, Dell South Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 November 2013 “I believe that the basis for entrepreneurship is experience.”
