Five things Shoprite’s latest results tell us about retail in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 February 2016 Nigeria and Angola showing resilience, while low-income consumers increasingly shop closer to home.
New ‘KFC Index’ provides insight into African currency valuations Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2016 Inspired by the world-renowned Big Mac Index, the KFC Index illustrates the cost of purchasing final products by consumers in Africa.
Entrepreneurship is about a dream and steps to fulfil it, says Curro CEO Published by Staff Writer on 24 February 2016 ‘Success with the first step energises one to go on to the next.’
Overloading costing East Africa millions in road deterioration Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 February 2016 ‘If we can’t maintain what we have, every 10 years we will be redoing the infrastructure we already have.’
Bob Diamond shares thoughts on Barclays’ possible Africa exit Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2016 ‘Barclays is in a difficult position. This has absolutely nothing to do with their vision of the future of Africa.’
Africa’s consumer opportunity more complex than it might seem Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 24 February 2016 One needs to enter African markets with one’s eyes open.
Model to miner: How Tigui Camara started Guinea’s first woman-owned mining company Published by Kate Douglas on 23 February 2016 ‘I think I bring some fresh air to the mining business.’
Kenya: KFC boss on lessons learnt, and why the money is not just in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 February 2016 Since it entered the Kenyan market in 2011, KFC has opened 10 stores and plans to add six more later this year.
Pizza Hut tweaking its menu to accommodate local tastes in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 February 2016 Pizza chain set to open shop in a number of countries.
The Cameroonian with a business management tool for the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2016 Ted Boulou is the founder of Somtou, a management console designed specifically to cater for informal and small businesses in African markets.
Kenyan consumers confusing Japanese products with Chinese goods Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2016 Japan wants to boost exports to Kenya.
King of Royal Bafokeng on making mining communities more resilient in South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2016 Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi questions South Africa’s mining policy and suggests steps that can be taken to reduce unintended consequences of it.
Agriculture as a business: Approaching agriculture as an investment opportunity Published by Akinwumi Adesina on 19 February 2016 ‘Agriculture is a business. And the more we treat it as a business, as a way to create wealth, the more it will promote development and improve people’s lives to boot.’
East Africa: Rural, off-grid consumers can now watch TV Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2016 M-KOPA has unveiled a 16-inch, solar-powered digital flat-screen TV, targeted at low-income consumers residing in off-grid areas.
