Investec Asset Management targets mid-sized African companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2014 Investec recently invested in Nigeria-based Daraju Industries, which manufactures affordable home and personal care products.
From small family business to major cement company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 February 2014 ARM Cement boss says families do not have to own 100% of their businesses to achieve growth.
US market offers growth potential for Ethiopian-based food manufacturer Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2014 Mama Fresh Injera has teamed up with investors to increase its exports to the US and Europe.
Africa ‘has potential to grab global manufacturing opportunity’ Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2014 Africa should focus on developing a range of economic activities and the skills to match these.
Four things you need to know about doing business in North Africa Published by Abdoulaye Mar Dieye on 27 December 2013 Despite their geographical proximity, the countries of North Africa vary greatly. While some nations are still dealing with the effects of the Arab Spring, it is business as usual in others.
Our top 10 most read articles of 2013 Published by Staff Writer on 24 December 2013 How we made it in Africa rounds up the 10 articles that were read the most this year.
Focus on the basics, and the money will come in, says food entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 9 December 2013 Prosoya Kenya founder explains how to attract finance.
Automation is a necessary technological shift, says tech company boss Published by Staff Writer on 11 November 2013 Switching to smart machines may streamline business processes and create new types of jobs.
New research reveals Africa has 42 dollar-billionaires Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 November 2013 Wealth-X and UBS census describes the profiles of Africa’s dollar-billionaires.
Why Evernote is expanding into Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 November 2013 Tech company Evernote is tapping into the growth of knowledge-focused businesses in Africa.
Africa can lead in energy, agriculture and manufacturing Published by Staff Writer on 5 November 2013 Young people “want the future to be no different from region to region and natural resources to be used wisely by all”.
China in Africa: New challenges beyond the commodities super cycle Published by Hannah Levinger on 4 November 2013 There are indications that China’s activities in Africa will be more varied in future.
Architect cashes in on Kenya’s growing property industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 October 2013 Denmark-born architect has designed and built residential and hospitality projects in Kenya.
Africa could start attracting more global manufacturing companies, says economist Published by Staff Writer on 23 October 2013 The continent could start to attract manufacturing companies that require lower-skilled labour.
