Made in Britain: Opportunities for UK companies to export to Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa’s growing middle class are “ready to spend their money somewhere”.
DHL Africa’s success streak continues Published by Staff Writer on 17 April 2014 Since January this year the logistics company has received 11 global awards.
Innovating in Nigeria’s commercial hub Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 April 2014 To get around traffic problems in Lagos, DHL Express transports express cargo via boat.
‘We didn’t cancel a single flight during the crisis,’ says DHL Mali country manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2014 “Mali has gone through a difficult time. It is getting back slowly.”
From phones to fashion to rice: Online shopping gaining traction in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2014 A number of companies are vying to become the Amazon of their respective territories.
Don’t ignore Nigeria’s smaller neighbour Benin Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2014 Consulting firm A.T. Kearney has ranked Benin as the 11th most attractive market for retailers in Africa.
Putting Malawi on the radar as a tourism destination Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2014 One of Africa’s “best-kept secrets”, Malawi is set for growth in its tourism and hospitality industry.
Five African boom towns offering untapped opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2014 Across sub-Saharan Africa there are towns and cities experiencing fast growth on the back of new mining and oil projects or other business activities.
Togo – an important trade and transport hub for West and Central Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2014 DHL is seeing increased growth in its business in the small West African nation.
Why smart businesspeople are looking at the Zambia-DRC border area Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 February 2014 Solwezi in Zambia’s Northwestern Province has been described as a modern day African boom town.
Success in Africa requires out-of-the-box thinking Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2014 “If you are prepared to blend your product into Africa, you can get huge returns out of it,” says DHL Express boss.
DHL’s deliveries just got stranger Published by Staff Writer on 6 February 2014 From gorillas to butterfly larvae, dry cleaning and fresh flowers, DHL Express shares some unique delivery requests.
Multinationals need to ‘work around’ Africa’s challenges, says DHL boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 January 2014 DHL’s Charles Brewer on employing people who can “handle the bumps and bruises that Africa is going to throw at you”.
DHL’s focus on Africa pays off Published by Staff Writer on 23 January 2014 DHL Express has been awarded for customer service, operational quality, marketing and social impact.