Why East African supermarket chain Nakumatt launched a cosmetics division Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2013 Earlier this year East African retailer Nakumatt announced an exclusive deal with global cosmetics firm Revlon.
What Woolworths looks at before it enters an African country Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 June 2013 South African clothing and food retailer Woolworths sees its operations in the rest of the continent as an important source for future growth.
Leveraging the African diaspora Published by Eric Guichard on 31 May 2013 Diaspora investment capital can be a sustainable, effective and efficient source of development finance for Africa.
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.
Analysis: what are the market opportunities for beauty companies in North Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 May 2013 A look at the beauty market opportunities in North Africa’s Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
How Farm Shop is modernising the agro dealership experience Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 May 2013 Social enterprise Farm Shop is building a franchise network of agro dealers located in rural, underserved areas of Kenya.
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.
Prioritising Africa’s cities: discussing the challenges and opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 28 May 2013 It is predicted that there are going to be 1,000 new cities built on the African continent by 2050.
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.
Ranked: African countries that are the most welcoming to tourists Published by Kate Douglas on 28 May 2013 According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013, Africa is home to three of the top 10 friendliest nations in the world.
‘Agriculture should be a business, not a development activity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 May 2013 “We want to industrialise agriculture and make it to be a major revenue earner for us,” says Nigeria’s farming minister Akinwunmi Adesina.
More high net worth individuals in Africa driving deVere’s growth Published by Kate Douglas on 24 May 2013 “Africa represents truly the last sizeable investment opportunity for international investors.”
Eleni Gabre-Madhin’s next big idea: to build commodity exchanges across Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2013 Eleni Gabre-Madhin, founder of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, is now aiming for bigger things.
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.”
