Meet the entrepreneur who sacrificed his high paying job to start a health movement Published by Kate Douglas on 24 June 2013 Elan Lohmann gave up his corporate job and convertible to start his own health organisation, SleekGeek.
Africa’s agribusiness industry continues to attract private equity interest Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2013 Two recent private equity deals in Africa’s agribusiness and food sectors show that investors continue to see opportunities in these industries.
Coffee shop brand, vida e caffé, says their next stop is Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 19 June 2013 Grant Dutton, MD of South African coffee shop chain, vida e caffé, talks about the potential he sees in other African countries.
Chemical company boss explains why he sees growth coming from Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 June 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Bertus Coetzee, MD of Dolphin Bay, a South African-based manufacturer of wood preservative chemicals.
Meet the Boss: Craig Featherby, Africa head, deVere Group Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2013 “I guess I try and work harder than the guy next to me.”
The reality of regional integration on the African continent Published by John Oliphant on 29 May 2013 “The reality is that regional integration is not a choice or a probability: it is a must,” writes John Oliphant.
How a South African furniture company found a new market in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2013 At the start of 2010, Petersen’s – an 18-year-old South African-based wooden furniture company – was in a tight spot.
Meet the Boss: Gerald Mahinda, MD, Brandhouse Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 May 2013 “We need to start demystifying the myths about Africa.”
Four observations about sub-Saharan Africa’s competitive landscape Published by Anna Rosenberg on 21 May 2013 While there is much talk about competition coming from other emerging market companies, the issue in sub-Saharan Africa seems far more nuanced than that.
How Rachel Tladi is making a name for herself in a male-dominated industry Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2013 Rachel Tladi tells How we made it in Africa about the challenges of being a businesswoman in the male-dominated construction industry.
Meet the Boss: Ebenezer Essoka, CEO, Standard Chartered South Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 May 2013 “I am also a myth buster; when you say it can’t be done, I believe it can be done.”
Can investors access Africa’s growth simply by investing in its stock markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 May 2013 A new report looks at the various investment opportunities for those seeking returns from Africa’s growth story.
Africa’s top three airports rank higher than any airports in the USA Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2013 Latest survey results show that South African airports rank considerably above airports on the continent and, in some cases, the world.
Investment firm 88mph reveals what it looks for in African tech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 29 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to 88mph’s Sylvia Brune and Kresten Buch about investing in African tech start-ups.