The journey so far: Deepa Dosaja, CEO, Deepa Dosaja Published by Justin Probyn on 5 April 2018 ‘The conventional business idea that one must hire people with numerous degrees and higher-level education is one that I feel is outdated.’
Olive oil company learns that a good product means little if you can’t sell it Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 February 2018 Husband-and-wife team builds top olive oil producer.
From refugee to royalty: Sierra Leone designer champions ethical fashion Published by Zoe Tabary on 20 February 2018 ‘I thought rather than go to China or India, where I know nothing about the working conditions, why not make clothes in Sierra Leone?’
The journey so far: Zainab Ashadu, creative director, Zashadu Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2018 ‘I never had any interest in going to business school, nor do I automatically pay business school graduates reverence.’
The journey so far: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder, soleRebels Published by Justin Probyn on 15 January 2018 ‘I think conventional wisdom is, by definition, the antithesis of entrepreneurialism.’
Lessons from beer: Making consumer goods affordable in Africa Published by Esili Eigbe on 12 January 2018 Affordability is and will continue to be a critical theme for the success of consumer companies operating in the region.
The top 10 mistakes exporters to Africa make (Part 2) Published by Ben Longman on 15 December 2017 In the second of our two-part article, Ben Longman further examines the main risks exporters to Africa need to be aware of.
The rising need for convenience-focused businesses Published by Staff Writer on 12 December 2017 ‘It is not necessarily about offering a one-stop-shop, but rather about providing a convenient, efficient solution.’
Modern trade formats are upping their game in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 6 December 2017 As Nigerian consumers look for greater value and efficiency due to macro-economic and inflationary pressures, they are trading down on spend.
Exporting to Nigeria: Tips and insights Published by Dianna Games and Jaco Maritz on 9 November 2017 Despite the multitude of opportunities that Nigeria presents to exporters, getting a product into the market can be a challenging exercise.
Johannesburg’s inner city: The Dubai of southern Africa, but all below the radar Published by Dr Tanya Zack on 7 November 2017 Johannesburg has become an intense wholesale and retail centre for traders from all over sub-Saharan Africa.
Swaziland-based chilli business finds export success Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 31 October 2017 Food company discovers it is sometimes better to have lower volumes, but higher price points.
Profit-making idea: Don’t underestimate the rural middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 October 2017 Food companies shouldn’t underestimate the purchasing power in Africa’s rural areas.
Four things this packaging company teaches us about Africa’s consumer goods industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 October 2017 Keith Dilkes, Africa export sales manager at Polyoak Packaging, gives his perspective on the trends impacting the consumer goods industry.
