Boot manufacturer on surviving Zimbabwe’s rocky economy Published by Kate Douglas on 15 September 2016 Gale Rice shares how her manufacturing business kept going through one of the worst cases of hyperinflation in world history.
Nigerian shopping more sophisticated, but consumers under pressure Published by KPMG Africa on 13 September 2016 Despite Nigeria’s rich investment potential, some serious challenges for retailers to set up shop persist.
Is the Italy-Africa relationship taking off? Published by Antonio Pilogallo on 9 September 2016 Italy has demonstrated a renewed interest in the continent in recent years.
Liquor giant feels the pinch of hard-hit Angolan economy Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2016 Distell credits the drop in its African sales to challenges in Angola.
West Africans ditch Dutch wax prints for Chinese ‘real-fakes’ Published by Nina Sylvanus on 30 August 2016 Togolese consumers are increasingly choosing Chinese replicas over ‘authentic’ Dutch wax prints.
Six trends that will impact consumer behaviour in the years to come Published by Justin Probyn on 24 August 2016 Companies need to adapt and innovate to keep up – or face becoming obsolete.
Which African cities will see the fastest growth in consumer spending? Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2016 Kenya’s Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi will experience over 200% growth in total consumer expenditure from 2015 to 2030.
mSurvey wants to solve Africa’s data challenge. Here’s how Published by Kate Douglas on 16 August 2016 The technology provides a direct channel for organisations to gather insight into people – particularly in emerging markets.
L’Oréal looks to better understand African beauty Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2016 Here is why this global beauty giant is investing in studying African consumers.
Flaviana Matata: Tanzanian model polishes up her business skills Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2016 ‘You can’t do modelling forever because eventually you hit an age where it becomes hard to get jobs.’
Despite growth of modern retail, traditional trade still a significant opportunity Published by Boston Consulting Group on 2 August 2016 Where do Africans shop?
Lessons to be learnt from Zimbabwe’s blunt use of an import ban Published by Mmatlou Kalaba on 2 August 2016 The control of imported goods will not resolve the fundamental problems of the Zimbabwean economy.
Overlooked rural consumers a potentially important market Published by Boston Consulting Group on 26 July 2016 Boston Consulting Group identifies rural consumers and Ethiopia as two promising opportunities for multinationals.
Introducing a new brand: Advice from a manufacturer who has been there Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2016 How a small-time manufacturer got her products stocked next to the big foreign brands.
