Rwanda’s improving business environment is turning heads Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2013 The 2014 Doing Business report ranks the East African country at 32nd place globally in ease of doing business.
Rethinking human resources in a changing Africa Published by KPMG Africa on 1 November 2013 “Talent management should be the top priority for HR, but many business leaders don’t feel that HR is delivering for them.”
Brand Africa 100’s top 10 African brands Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2013 South African businesses dominate the ranking of African brands.
Meet the Boss: Ed Winter, CEO, Fastjet Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2013 Corruption and protectionism hinder Africa’s development, says airline boss.
Top 10 list of most gender equal countries in Africa Published by Yasmina Bekhouche on 30 October 2013 A World Economic Forum report ranks African countries on their ability to close the gender gap.
New South African smartphone targeted at lower-income consumers Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2013 Seemahale Telecoms and CZ Electronics Manufacturing to make an affordable, African-inspired smartphone.
Senegalese entrepreneurs introduce tech solutions to hospitality industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 October 2013 Xtreme Design and Engineering offers software and mobile applications to improve business efficiency.
Africa may be the next factory to the world Published by Joe DeCapua on 29 October 2013 “Regional integration basically is about really facilitating movement in a region, in a zone, in a country, within a country.”
Russian technology company eyes Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2013 Fairwaves’s small base station enables mobile phone users in unconnected regions to make calls within a 10km radius.
GDP forecasts for four rapid-growth markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2013 EY report forecasts growth rates for Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
African Land Investments to buy shopping malls and office complexes Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 October 2013 “It was high time for somebody to set up a venture or a company that is going to be looking at acquiring completed properties.”
Understanding local payment methods is the key to African e-commerce success Published by Staff Writer on 25 October 2013 Nigeria’s Interswitch Verve and M-Pesa in Kenya are mobile payment systems online merchants need to know how to use.
Africa’s ‘glass with attitude’ Published by Mark Mobius on 24 October 2013 Diamonds continue to be an important resource and source of wealth in many African countries.
Industrialist Manu Chandaria on hard work and leading by example Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 October 2013 Kenyan philanthropist says passion and a clear vision are critical for success in business.