How resource extraction is developing Africa’s hospitality industry Published by Kate Douglas on 7 March 2014 Foreign interest in oil and gas discoveries in eastern Africa means more business for hotels in those regions.
What is to be done to fix manufacturing in South Africa? Published by Richard Poplak on 7 March 2014 To revive its manufacturing sector, Africa’s largest economy needs to bridge the gap between labour, industry and government.
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.
Six things you need to know about Nigeria’s millionaires Published by Stacey Nel on 6 March 2014 A new report describes Nigeria’s richest individuals.
‘Age is nothing but a number,’ says the young CEO behind the Helvetic Group Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2014 Entrepreneur brings solar energy to rural communities in Tanzania.
Boosting African farm yields Published by Michael Fleshman on 6 March 2014 More fertiliser, irrigation and other inputs are vital to develop Africa’s agriculture sector, says NEPAD.
No business is too small for a proper budget Published by Staff Writer on 5 March 2014 Thorough budgeting is beneficial to a business as it clearly impacts on its long-term growth prospects.
A diamond in the rough: Adding value to Botswana’s minerals Published by Roman Grynberg on 4 March 2014 The World Bank and others say adding value to raw materials is a dead-end street for African countries.
Organic fertiliser maker aims to make a difference in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 “We need to conserve our environment, be sustainable and look after our soils. It is the number one resource.”
Entrepreneur left his banking job to launch mobile money product Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 The MPAYER product enables businesses to manage their financial and transaction systems more efficiently.
Ten global communication trends companies need to know about Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2014 The digital era has dramatically changed the way companies and brands engage with their customers and other stakeholders.
Standard Bank joint chief executive discusses Africa’s banking outlook Published by Staff Writer on 3 March 2014 Africa’s banking sector is estimated to expand faster than the region’s GDP.
Unpacking Nigeria’s oil paradox Published by Simon Allison on 3 March 2014 Africa’s largest producer of crude oil is the continents second-biggest importer of petroleum.
Why an investment banker quit his job in Paris for a cosmetics firm in Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 3 March 2014 “Africa was booming and my dreams seemed more feasible over there.”
