Managers: the missing link in the African growth story Published by Jonathan Cook and Rebecca Harrison on 29 October 2012 If Africa is to capitalise on its potential, it will require managers who possess the personal drive and skills necessary to develop successful and healthy institutions.
A busy year for producers of British-Nigerian sitcom ‘Meet the Adebanjos’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2012 The past year has been a busy one for the small team behind ‘Meet the Adebanjos’. Numerous television deals have been signed and the show has also been adapted for the stage.
Standard Bank sees potential in lending to Africa’s informal businesses Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2012 “If we want to be a relevant bank in Africa, we have to look to banking people who are self-employed and running small businesses.”
Commercial farming in the Congo not for the faint-hearted Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2012 How we made it in Africa looks at how a group of South African farmers is establishing commercial agriculture in the Congo.
Ethiopia – Africa’s next mobile banking gold mine? Published by Marthe Van Der Wolf on 26 October 2012 Ethiopia is one of the few remaining African countries to introduce mobile banking. With the booming economy and a population of 80 million this country could be the next gold mine for mobile banking companies.
South African company finds economic value in flies and maggots Published by Kate Douglas on 23 October 2012 Most people would struggle to see how flies, maggots and human waste can hold any monetary value. A South African company is, however, envisaging a massive industry.
SABMiller’s African strategy: halving the price of beer; doubling the price of beer Published by Claude Harding on 22 October 2012 SABMiller wants to drop the price of beer for lower-income consumers, while at the same attracting more drinkers to its premium green bottle brands.
How educating Africa’s children for $5 a month can be a viable business Published by Kate Douglas on 18 October 2012 Shannon May, a co-founder of Bridge International Academics, tells Kate Douglas about how her company is educating Africa’s children, while building a profitable business.
Why shortcuts won’t take you far in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 October 2012 International property investors and developers who think it is easier to build in Africa because of less regulation and lower standards, should think again.
From importation to producing goods locally, an entrepreneur’s story Published by Kate Douglas on 16 October 2012 “I have learned that if we produce bakery ingredients locally, our customers will get the products constantly and it helps make our business grow faster.”
Collaboration between business and government important for success of IT industry Published by Kate Douglas on 15 October 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Yaron Assabi, founder and CEO of the Digital Solutions Group.
Kenya is moving towards a mineral rush, unless the investors are chased away Published by Andrew Bell on 15 October 2012 An almost insatiable hunger exists globally for commodities and especially mineral resources.
Three ways to boost job creation in Africa through agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 October 2012 As countries develop, both the share and number of jobs in agriculture generally decline. Africa can, however, defy this trend.
Will South Africa’s struggles overshadow its potential? Published by Mark Mobius on 12 October 2012 South Africa has faced some struggles recently, but I think they can be overcome, and a brighter future could be ahead there for its people.