US-Africa trade: A look at the real issues around AGOA Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2014 How successful has AGOA been in the past 14 years and what future does it hold for Africa?
Want to crack the Nigerian market? Five tips for consumer goods companies Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2014 McKinsey shares some strategies for success in the Nigerian market.
Nigeria: Insecurity and its impact on business Published by Anna Rosenberg on 28 July 2014 Opinions among local entrepreneurs and international business leaders about Nigeria’s security challenges differ widely.
Consumer potential: Three Nigerian city clusters to compete with Lagos Published by Kate Douglas on 28 July 2014 McKinsey suggests three city clusters in Nigeria with sizable populations to rival Lagos.
By 2030 Nigeria could have a higher GDP than the Netherlands or Malaysia Published by Staff Writer on 24 July 2014 There is another side to the Nigeria story that has been overshadowed by the recent headlines.
Is Africa rich enough for McDonald’s? Published by Borko Handjiski on 23 July 2014 In sub-Saharan Africa only South Africa and Mauritius have been able to attract the global food chain.
Jewellery boss on why her business is about more than just making money Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 July 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Njuhi Chege, founder of RiRi Jewellery.
Don’t ignore what Africa does best – the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 21 July 2014 Nigerian-American journalist and author, Dayo Olopade, talks about the heart of Africa’s commercial activity.
Profiting from poverty: Do some companies benefit from twisted images of Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2014 Dayo Olopade says some for-profit companies leverage the existence of poverty as a clever marketing tactic.
Entrepreneur trades corporate world for coffee shop business in Rwanda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to the founder of Brioche, an upmarket bakery and coffee business.
How a Kenyan bakery is taking on the challenges of the business world Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2014 “Don’t think you will start a business and a year down the line you are the big guy in town.”
Rwandan fashion brand says hunger for African products will only grow stronger Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 June 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to the CEO of fashion brand Mille Collines.
Why Woolworths’ African food stores rely on exports from South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 June 2014 Woolworths is expanding its African food operations, but sourcing local fresh produce remains a challenge.
Manufacturers in East Africa need to keep up with changing retail trends Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2014 African Cotton Industries MD says manufacturers need to constantly stay ahead of the game.
