Consumer tastes are not the same across the African continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2013 Dairy products have various levels of market success in African countries, depending on consumers’ preferences.
Zimbabwe is in a position to attract investors, says CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 September 2013 Zimbabwe’s rich mineral resources will drive economic growth in the country.
Phatisa: Final close of the African Agriculture Fund at $243m Published by Promotional Feature on 19 September 2013 Phatisa has announced the successful conclusion of its fundraising for the African Agriculture Fund (AAF), with $243m in total capital commitments.
Don’t follow popular stories when investing in Africa, says analyst Published by Amedi de Klerk on 19 September 2013 “Africa is an example of how stories fuel expectations, and drive up asset prices,” says Amédi de Klerk.
Meet the Boss: Kura Chihota, CEO, Ascendant Property Fund Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2013 “Do what you can with what you have, where you are.”
Niger and DRC: Frustrating environments with untapped retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 5 September 2013 Retail growth opportunities in some African countries are restricted by regulatory and political situations.
Meet the Boss: Richard Malcolm, south and east African regional VP, Western Union Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2013 “Approach anything and everything with an attitude of energy and enthusiasm.”
Farai Gundan discusses her business ventures and opportunities in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 August 2013 Entrepreneur and media personality, Farai Gundan, shares her thoughts on Africa’s potential.
Why the growth of modern retail should be good news to African farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 June 2013 The growth of supermarkets and restaurant chains across Africa is opening up opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs.
‘Zimbabwe is picking up, but business people need patience’ Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2013 “The Zimbabwean retail sector is actually booming at the moment. There is a huge amount happening,” says Marc Sternberg, MD of Spark ATM Systems.
In Zimbabwe, learning Chinese is a lucrative investment Published by Tonderayi Mukeredzi on 28 February 2013 Observers say there has been a rising demand from organisations and individuals seeking to learn Chinese.
Meet the Boss: Divine Ndhlukula, founder, SECURICO Published by Kate Douglas on 5 November 2012 Divine Ndhlukula is the founder and managing director of SECURICO, a security service provider in Zimbabwe.
Fresh Air sees potential for no-frills service in Zimbabwe Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2012 Zimbabwe’s new airline Fresh Air believes it has identified a gap in the local market for low-cost air travel.
Indigenisation law to affect more sectors in Zimbabwe Published by Safiyya Patel on 10 August 2012 In 2007 the Zimbabwean government passed into law the controversial Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act.