Four tips for business success in Madagascar Published by Kate Douglas on 20 June 2013 Mamy Rakotondraibe, manager of DHL in Madagascar, shares advice for business success on the island.
Angola a rewarding market for patient investors Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2013 “There is no such thing as making a quick buck here. Don’t expect things to happen quickly, you need to be extremely patient.”
Oil industry and SMEs creating business opportunities in Uganda Published by Kate Douglas on 6 June 2013 “The discovery of oil has helped to kick-start the economy of Uganda.”
Oranjemund – Namibia’s new boom town? Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2013 Oranjemund’s economy could receive a significant boost if a new natural gas-to-power project goes ahead as planned.
Looking to enter Francophone Africa? Why Senegal might be a good option Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2013 “Francophone Africa is increasingly being viewed as a dynamic and exciting region to do business in.”
Six things business people should know about Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 May 2013 Kader Coulibaly, general manager at DHL Express in Ghana, shares his thoughts on the country’s business landscape and what companies need to do to be successful in this market.
Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2013 The fact that Kenya’s recent elections was conducted relatively peacefully should send a positive message to investors, says Alan Cassels, Kenya country manager of DHL.
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 May 2013 Coupled with strong economic growth over the past decade, Nigeria’s huge population presents many business opportunities for companies.
DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2013 Express company expands footprint from 300 to more than 1,000 DHL Service Points within six months.
Africa’s dependency on trade with Europe is declining Published by Kate Douglas on 25 February 2013 Charles Brewer, managing director for DHL sub-Saharan Africa, highlights three trends seen in Africa’s trade in recent years.
Study reveals opportunities and challenges to SA’s global SME competitiveness Published by Staff Writer on 19 February 2013 A recent study by DHL Express and IHS Global has revealed that international trade and cooperation has become a key driver of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) success globally.
African SMEs engaged in international markets prosper in ‘Global Village’, says study Published by Staff Writer on 4 February 2013 Study shows that internationally-focused SMEs are twice as likely to be successful as those only operating domestically.