GDP forecasts for four rapid-growth markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2013 EY report forecasts growth rates for Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
Understanding local payment methods is the key to African e-commerce success Published by Staff Writer on 25 October 2013 Nigeria’s Interswitch Verve and M-Pesa in Kenya are mobile payment systems online merchants need to know how to use.
Top Nigerian entrepreneur shares three ways for companies to retain employees Published by Kate Douglas on 24 October 2013 Training and retaining high quality staff is an important task for African firms.
North Africa ideal for investment and expansion, says consultant Published by Kate Douglas on 22 October 2013 North African countries offer business opportunities in a range of industries.
Report: How African companies manage their human talent Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 October 2013 Finding and keeping high quality talent poses a challenge to companies operating in African countries.
Looking to do business in Burkina Faso? Seven things you need to know Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 October 2013 Burkina Faso is seeing growth in its agriculture, mining and telecommunications industries.
Meet the Boss: Mwijage Bishota, executive director, Fusion Capital Tanzania Published by Kate Douglas on 15 October 2013 Fusion Capital Tanzania boss advises Africans to dream big.
Seven strategies to success in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 October 2013 Africa is a collection of diverse countries and business models need to suit the local environment.
Localising its business is an important expansion strategy for Standard Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 10 October 2013 CE speaks about Standard Bank’s new business in Angola.
Meet the Boss: Leon Ndubai, CEO, Indo-Africa Finance Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 October 2013 “As Africans we can tackle our own problems and find solutions to our problems.”
Success and sustainability in African family business Published by Craig Steven-Jennings on 9 October 2013 Structure and formal processes are “essential for success in family-run businesses”.
Meet the Boss: Zweli Manyathi, CE of personal and business banking Africa, Standard Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 8 October 2013 From his start as a messenger to CE at Standard Bank, Zweli Manyathi knows about determination and hard work.
From army officer to UT Bank CEO: Interview with Prince Kofi Amoabeng Published by Billie McTernan on 7 October 2013 Ghana’s Prince Kofi Amoabeng speaks about the growth of his financial services business.
Business tips for riding the roller coaster of seasonal fluctuations Published by Business Partners team on 7 October 2013 Plan and provide for the lean months during the peak season, advises Business Partners.