‘Find your market before manufacturing,’ advises food processor Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2017 A South African start-up spice manufacturer shares the best lesson he has learned in food manufacturing.
The urban farmer – South African inventor profits from exciting new market Published by Kate Douglas on 24 March 2017 Claire Reid’s school science project 15 years ago has evolved into an award-winning business.
Why digitalisation has to be re-imagined for the African context Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2017 In Africa, true innovation tends to come out of necessity.
Djibouti wants to attract light-manufacturing industries as wages rise in China Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 March 2017 The tiny country of Djibouti wants to leverage its geographic location, at the entrance of the Red Sea, to become a logistics and light-manufacturing hub.
Latin American lessons for Africa Published by Charles Robertson on 22 March 2017 We think Chile since the 1960s and Peru since the 1970s offer useful lessons for sub-Saharan African commodity exporters such as Zambia.
Five companies using technology to deliver greater convenience to Kenyans Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 March 2017 The increasingly busy lifestyles of Kenya’s middle class is driving demand for greater convenience.
Zimbabwe hopes tobacco will revive battered economy Published by Sebastian Mhofu on 20 March 2017 Independent economist John Robertson says this year’s tobacco yield is higher, but will not quickly improve Zimbabwe’s economy.
Woodstock Brewery owner talks craft beer in South Africa and beyond Published by Justin Probyn on 20 March 2017 ‘Craft brewing is a perfect mix between art, science and business.’
Ecobank plans to use its app to make traditional bank accounts relevant in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 March 2017 Now customers can open a bank account using a smartphone, without having to visit a branch or present paperwork.
Building hotels in Africa: Radisson owner identifies its top cities Published by Kate Douglas on 17 March 2017 Carlson Rezidor aims to have hotels in Africa’s major commercial hubs to cater for regional business travellers.
Bringing connectivity to the entire world Published by Vanu Bose on 16 March 2017 Over 40% of the world’s population has no way of using the internet.
Mara Delta betting on debt-burdened Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 16 March 2017 The property company says many of its competitors have fled African markets, allowing the firm to negotiate better deals.
Two very different responses to Uber – Kenya and South Africa Published by Thando Vilakazi and Shingie Chisoro Dube on 14 March 2017 There are also concerns that Uber, with its first-mover advantage within the ride-sharing market, is growing into a monopoly despite the benefits to consumers.
Uganda needs a caffeine fix: Insights from Vietnam’s coffee market success Published by Astrid RN Haas on 14 March 2017 Until recently Vietnam and Uganda shared a similar trajectory in the development of their coffee sectors.
