Top US private equity players share their thoughts on investment in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 November 2013 Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein highlights sub-Saharan Africa as a region for possible future investment.
The sweet side of Kenafric Industries’ diversified business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 November 2013 From confectionery to footwear and stationery, Kenya’s Kenafric Industries has built a successful brand.
How can African stock exchanges encourage more listings? Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2013 Listing and legal fees, and little chance to earn significant capital deter multinationals from listing on local stock exchanges.
Business opportunities opening up on remote island of St Helena Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 November 2013 St Helena officials hope the development of an international airport will grow the island’s economy.
Spinlet has turned the needs of African music lovers into a business Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2013 Online music platform Spinlet makes African music accessible across the continent.
Analyst looks at where Porsche should seek to expand in Africa Published by Neil King on 18 November 2013 Euromonitor’s household income data suggests African countries where Porsche may do good business.
Meet the Boss: Sanjiv Shah, CEO, RMA Motors Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 November 2013 Kenyan car businessman Sanjiv Shah started out with a fund injection from his father.
UK finance group invests $18.1m in agribusiness in the DRC Published by Staff Writer on 15 November 2013 CDC invests in Feronia to support the ongoing rehabilitation of a palm oil plantation business.
Africa should focus on economic diversity Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 November 2013 Professor Lemma Senbet urges African economies not to base growth only on natural resources.
Porsche’s African expansion is ‘a long-term project’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 November 2013 The luxury car maker has plans to expand across sub-Saharan Africa.
Business tempo picking up in Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 November 2013 “These days the economy is opening up. Infrastructure is improving. Mobile phone penetration is growing. If Tanzania continues on this path the country should be in a very good position in the next decade.”
Silicon Valley is the next step for African tech companies, says consultant Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2013 Moving African businesses to Silicon Valley in the US opens opportunities in international markets.
From drug dealer to global social entrepreneur: Craig Ross shares his story Published by Kate Douglas on 13 November 2013 Based on his experiences, a South African entrepreneur has developed online media platforms which bring people together.
Is it possible to define the African leader? Published by Ian Dean and Hennie du Plessis on 13 November 2013 African leaders are no different from leaders in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
