Energy in Africa: a brighter future Published by Tamsin Jones on 14 May 2013 During a session at the recent World Economic Forum on Africa, held in Cape Town, experts discussed the latest developments in addressing the continent’s energy infrastructure constraints.
Thinking outside the box: an innovative solution for Africa’s infrastructure woes Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2013 “The biggest threat to Africa is not invasion by neighbours; it is poverty.”
How Rachel Tladi is making a name for herself in a male-dominated industry Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2013 Rachel Tladi tells How we made it in Africa about the challenges of being a businesswoman in the male-dominated construction industry.
‘The cost of entry into Africa will be higher in the future’ Published by Gerald Mahinda on 10 May 2013 Gerald Mahinda, managing director of Brandhouse, shares his thoughts on how to be successful in Africa’s consumer markets.
Want to charge a phone in rural Africa? This company has the solution. Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 May 2013 One Degree Solar’s BrightBox system powers lights, smartphones, tablets, and radios.
Meet the Boss: James Mwangi, CEO, Equity Bank Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 May 2013 “We need to look at ways to unlock the youth demographic dividend.”
The big potential in African smallholders Published by Pat Devenish on 9 May 2013 A strong relationship with smallholder farmers is central to Seed Co’s approach.
Meet the Boss: Ebenezer Essoka, CEO, Standard Chartered South Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 May 2013 “I am also a myth buster; when you say it can’t be done, I believe it can be done.”
Growth in pensions means good times ahead for Africa’s private equity industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 May 2013 Africa’s private equity industry will be a major beneficiary of the growth in pension funds.
Executing winning strategies in Africa Published by Kennedy Bungane on 7 May 2013 There is always discussion about risk and reward in Africa – how to move away from perceived risk to actually objectively understand what risk you’ve got.
In frontier markets, invest for the long (and longer) term Published by Jonathan Berman on 6 May 2013 Frontier markets experience fast growth, but they’re no fast buck.
Meet the Boss: Patricia Ithau, managing director, L’Oréal East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 May 2013 “Success doesn’t come overnight. A lot of people want riches overnight.”
Africa’s top three airports rank higher than any airports in the USA Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2013 Latest survey results show that South African airports rank considerably above airports on the continent and, in some cases, the world.
Investment firm 88mph reveals what it looks for in African tech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 29 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to 88mph’s Sylvia Brune and Kresten Buch about investing in African tech start-ups.