Looking for investors? Prove there is a market for your product, says Ahonya founder Published by Kate Douglas on 2 July 2013 “You have to do something extraordinary in the beginning before someone will notice you.”
Africa’s agribusiness industry continues to attract private equity interest Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2013 Two recent private equity deals in Africa’s agribusiness and food sectors show that investors continue to see opportunities in these industries.
East African company making a name for itself with energy saving cooking equipment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 June 2013 Cookswell Jikos sells energy saving stoves and charcoal ovens across East Africa. The family business is also a finalist for this year’s Ashden Awards, one of the world’s top green energy prizes.
Why East African supermarket chain Nakumatt launched a cosmetics division Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2013 Earlier this year East African retailer Nakumatt announced an exclusive deal with global cosmetics firm Revlon.
What Woolworths looks at before it enters an African country Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 June 2013 South African clothing and food retailer Woolworths sees its operations in the rest of the continent as an important source for future growth.
Analysis: what are the market opportunities for beauty companies in North Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 May 2013 A look at the beauty market opportunities in North Africa’s Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
Meet the Boss: Gerald Mahinda, MD, Brandhouse Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 May 2013 “We need to start demystifying the myths about Africa.”
American investor reveals where he sees potential in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 21 May 2013 “I think the African markets in many cases [offer] great value,” said Robert Scharar, fund manager for the US-based Africa Fund.
Building a venture from scratch not for the faint-hearted, says gourmet tea entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 16 May 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Swaady Martin-Leke, founder of tea company YSWARA.
An African consumer revolution needs African leaders Published by Frank Braeken on 15 May 2013 “I can accept that many Africans don’t have much money. I can’t accept they are any less sophisticated consumers.”
‘The cost of entry into Africa will be higher in the future’ Published by Gerald Mahinda on 10 May 2013 Gerald Mahinda, managing director of Brandhouse, shares his thoughts on how to be successful in Africa’s consumer markets.
In frontier markets, invest for the long (and longer) term Published by Jonathan Berman on 6 May 2013 Frontier markets experience fast growth, but they’re no fast buck.
Meet the Boss: Patricia Ithau, managing director, L’Oréal East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 May 2013 “Success doesn’t come overnight. A lot of people want riches overnight.”
Sim Shagaya’s ‘epic journey’ to make Konga.com Nigeria’s top online retailer Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2013 One person who knows all about the unique challenges of the Nigerian e-commerce market is Sim Shagaya, founder of Konga.com.
