Coffee consumption in Africa still low, opportunities for growth Published by Justin Probyn on 20 October 2015 Domestic coffee consumption is set to rise, supported by an emerging urbanised middle class which is stimulating demand for consumer goods.
Ex-Kalahari.com CEO discusses his health e-commerce venture Published by Justin Probyn on 12 October 2015 ‘There are a lot of similarities between e-commerce principles and traditional retail – and often this is forgotten when setting up an e-commerce operation.’
Dragons’ Den victor on his online marketplace for South African florists Published by Kate Douglas on 7 October 2015 Q&A with Nicholas Wallander, the entrepreneur behind SA Florist.
Noodling on Kellogg’s African deal: Why global investors are turning to Africa and what it means Published by Jude Uzonwanne on 5 October 2015 The Kellogg-Tolaram deal is just one of an increasing number of global acquisitions of African companies.
How a former McKinsey consultant started selling fast food in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2015 British national Joe Falter came to Nigeria towards the end of 2012 to launch online food delivery service Hellofood.
Toys giant Hasbro puts down deeper roots in South African market Published by Kate Douglas on 21 September 2015 Global toys and games company, Hasbro, is looking to gain a larger share of the South African market with the launch of its local subsidiary.
Notes from Botswana: Africa’s poster child of governance and growth Published by Cavan Osborne on 21 September 2015 Despite its stability, operating conditions are tough in the country.
The buzz surrounding Ethiopian coffee Published by Sierk Plaat on 14 September 2015 Ethiopia’s coffee potential is being stifled by downstream hurdles in the coffee value chain.
Platform seeks to facilitate investment into African consumer goods SMEs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 September 2015 Linking African SMEs with investors in Europe.
The Uqalo Consumer Index: Headwinds for Nigerian consumer Published by Diane Laas on 4 September 2015 Our most recent index, based on data at the end of August, has fallen to 23.2x which is its lowest level since March 2014.
Ngozi Opara: Businesswoman sees opportunity in natural hair movement Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 August 2015 Ngozi Opara is the founder of Heat Free Hair.
How mPedigree built a business by combating counterfeit products Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2015 We talk to Bright Simons about mPedigree’s business model, how his service works and where he sees future profits coming from.
Start-up snapshot: Foodstantly wants to take Nigeria’s food industry online Published by Justin Probyn on 24 August 2015 Online platform Foodstantly allows users to buy and sell food and farm produce.
Why this South African is bringing the Sowetan princess ‘Barbie’ to the market Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2015 Maite Makgoba shares her plans to challenge the Barbie brand with the Momppy Mpoppy doll.
