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A global rush for Africa’s land: risks and opportunities

Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 October 2012

In most African countries, the urgent need for development in agriculture and the lack of fiscal space to support capital intensive projects has facilitated large-scale land deals.

Microsoft South Africa: “Flexibility is at the core of our working environment”

Published by Kate Douglas on 30 October 2012

How we made it in Africa asks Linda Kok, Microsoft South Africa’s human resources lead, what it takes to be a top employer in Africa.

Palm oil is coming home to Africa

Published by Ranveer Chauhan on 30 October 2012

Ranveer Chauhan, managing director and global head of palm at agribusiness company Olam, looks at the case for sustainable palm oil production in Africa.

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.

Sectors

A global rush for Africa’s land: risks and opportunities

Microsoft South Africa: “Flexibility is at the core of our working environment”

Palm oil is coming home to Africa

Managers: the missing link in the African growth story

A busy year for producers of British-Nigerian sitcom ‘Meet the Adebanjos’

Standard Bank sees potential in lending to Africa’s informal businesses

Commercial farming in the Congo not for the faint-hearted

Ethiopia – Africa’s next mobile banking gold mine?

South African company finds economic value in flies and maggots

SABMiller’s African strategy: halving the price of beer; doubling the price of beer

How educating Africa’s children for $5 a month can be a viable business

Why shortcuts won’t take you far in Africa

From importation to producing goods locally, an entrepreneur’s story

Collaboration between business and government important for success of IT industry

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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