Zambia: High potential, but the country is at a crossroad Published by Anna Rosenberg on 9 February 2015 Zambia has all ingredients for economic success, but erratic and inconsistent government policies hold back growth.
Six emerging real estate investment hotspots in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 January 2015 According to property portal Lamudi, likely real estate opportunities in 2015 lie in emerging cities.
Working for Aliko Dangote like doing an MBA, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2014 Talking business and entrepreneurship in Zambia with Monica Musonda, founder of Java Foods.
How to become an African success story: Six tips from Zambeef’s boss Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2014 ‘There was no empire in the beginning I can assure you of that,’ said Francis Grogan, co-founder and CEO of Zambeef.
Zambia – landlocked or land lucky? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2014 “I believe being landlocked in the middle of Africa is now potentially a great advantage,” says Robin Miller of REIZ.
Rising brand consciousness among Zambian middle class Published by Kate Douglas on 29 October 2014 Abhilash Bajpai, director of home electronics and appliances retailer, Radian Stores, talks about the rise in brand consciousness he is seeing in Zambia.
Meet the Boss: Abhilash Bajpai, director, Radian Stores Published by Kate Douglas on 24 October 2014 “You have to be honest – honest to your profession, to your company and to your target customers. If you can do that it is the first step to success.”
Zambeef – from humble beginnings to one of Zambia’s top companies Published by Kate Douglas on 3 October 2014 Zambeef CEO shares the company’s story with How we made it in Africa.
Meet the Boss: Francis Grogan, CEO, Zambeef Products Published by Kate Douglas on 1 October 2014 “You have to work whatever hours are required in order to be successful.”
Random reflections from a week in Lusaka Published by Kate Douglas on 30 September 2014 How we made it in Africa’s‘s Kate Douglas reflects on some of the business and social characteristics of Lusaka.
Meet the Boss: Robin Miller, MD, Real Estate Investments Zambia Published by Kate Douglas on 11 September 2014 “When operating in economies like Zambia’s, you have to always keep your mind open to the long term.”
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.
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.
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.