Nine tips for business owners on how to increase their cash flow Published by Staff Writer on 22 July 2013 The age-old statement of ‘cash is king’ has never been truer than it is right now for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The business behind financial inclusion in Africa for MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2013 “Africa is on the move, and those that have the first mover advantage will definitely have a leg up,” said MasterCard’s sub-Saharan Africa division president.
Africa needs double digit growth to catch up with rest of world, says Arnold Ekpe Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2013 Is Africa only looking attractive because many other parts of the world are doing so poorly?
Three new trends that will impact Nigeria over the coming months Published by Anna Rosenberg on 4 July 2013 Technological and political developments are forcing companies to adjust strategies for long-term growth.
Out of Africa: social media lessons from the developing world Published by Bisi Lamikanra on 1 July 2013 So how has Nigeria’s biggest and most profitable bank transformed into a social media leader?
‘There is a buzz about Africa today and the gains are tangible’ Published by V Shankar on 1 July 2013 In conversations addressing the growth of emerging market champions, it will be increasingly difficult to discount Africa as a key player.
Meet the Boss: João Figueiredo, CEO, Único Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 25 June 2013 “I never go to sleep before I have answered every single email I received during the day.”
Africa’s Banker of the Year explains his decision to open a bank in Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 21 June 2013 “A lot of people were quite confused with my decision,” says João Figueiredo.
Five qualities a successful manager should have when leading a company Published by Kate Douglas on 13 June 2013 João Figueiredo, recently named the African Banker of the Year, talks about the five qualities of a successful manager.
‘Zimbabwe is picking up, but business people need patience’ Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2013 “The Zimbabwean retail sector is actually booming at the moment. There is a huge amount happening,” says Marc Sternberg, MD of Spark ATM Systems.
Meet the Boss: Craig Featherby, Africa head, deVere Group Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2013 “I guess I try and work harder than the guy next to me.”
More high net worth individuals in Africa driving deVere’s growth Published by Kate Douglas on 24 May 2013 “Africa represents truly the last sizeable investment opportunity for international investors.”
Tony Elumelu outlines the case for Africapitalism Published by Tony Elumelu on 14 May 2013 “Private sector development has a much greater potential to improve self-sufficiency and prosperity than charity.”
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.”