Six tips on how to successfully expand your consumer goods company into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 March 2013 Many international retailers and other consumer-facing companies have started to grow their African footprints.
Three mega-trends fuelling investor interest in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 18 February 2013 Professional services firm KPMG has identified three mega-trends that have sparked investor interest in Africa.
Increasingly wealthy Nigerians: fast cars, healthy foods and fashionable clothing Published by Kate Douglas on 13 February 2013 Nigeria offers investment potential for companies looking to capitalise off the population’s increased consumer spending power.
The rise of the African consumer Published by McKinsey on 8 February 2013 The single-largest business opportunity in Africa will be its rising consumer market.
Turning a passion for healthy living into a business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 February 2013 The founder of Kate’s Organics tells Dinfin Mulupi why organic farming is the next low hanging fruit and her ambitions to tap into the European market.
Interview: The woman behind food delivery company Mama Meals on Wheels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 February 2013 “If you are in the food business, you will make money as long as you give good quality,” says Naisiadet Mason.
‘Quitting is never an option,’ says Kenyan restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 January 2013 Dinfin Mulupi sat down with the Tamarind Group co-owner and chairman Martin Dunford.
Traditional Kenyan restaurant attracts expats and tourists Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 January 2013 How we made it in Africa’s talks to Pamela Muyeshi, owner of Amaica restaurant, about the Kenyan restaurant industry and being a woman entrepreneur.
Interview: The company behind the Lagos version of Monopoly Published by Kate Douglas on 23 January 2013 How we made it in Africa speaks to Nimi Akinkugbe, CEO of Bestman Games.
How fast-food chain KFC addresses local cultures and tastes in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 January 2013 “A Zambian is as different to a Nigerian, as an Italian is different to a Russian, and people need to start to understand that.”
Meet the Boss: Tabitha Karanja, CEO, Keroche Breweries (Kenya) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 December 2012 Tabitha Karanja is the founder of Keroche Breweries, the first ever beer factory to be owned by a Kenyan.
iTunes Africa launch promises change in music market Published by Peter Cox on 18 December 2012 This month, Apple announced the launch of their iTunes music store in 56 countries, including 14 on the African continent.
Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand takes on the Asian market Published by Kate Douglas on 11 December 2012 Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand was recently featured in the December edition of the Chinese Vogue alongside well established brands such as Armani, Chanel, Gucci and Valentino.
Africa’s consumer story has legs, but needs better understanding Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 December 2012 David Cowan, a senior economist for Africa at Citigroup, believes there needs to be a better understanding of the continent’s growing middle class.
