Toyota’s expansion in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2016 In more than four decades, Toyota has found a way to keep its brand relevant in South Africa, selling more than one million cars in the country.
Competing for FDI: How do Africa’s economies compare with other emerging markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2016 What effect will global headwinds have on Africa’s foreign investment inflows, and how do its leading economies compare to other emerging markets?
How Suzie Wokabi sold her African cosmetics brand Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 January 2016 ‘For me this is the biggest milestone so far.’
Possible opportunities for insurers in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2016 Zambia, Ghana and Kenya will offer the most attractive mix of rewards and risk for insurers over the next three years.
Meet the Boss: Heril Bangera, CEO, Flame Tree Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 January 2016 ‘I love music. I wish I was a musician.’
Retail entrepreneur on leaving the family business to venture out on his own Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 January 2016 Trushar Khetia, CEO of Society Stores, discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
Bob Diamond snatching up African banks despite the sector’s dismal outlook Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2016 While the new Barclays CEO is looking at selling off the bank’s African operations, the former CEO is more optimistic about the sector.
Smartphone maker Infinix focuses on online sales in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 January 2016 Infinix is keeping prices down through its e-commerce sales strategy.
Côte d’Ivoire will be an emerging country by 2020 Published by Daniel Kablan Duncan on 19 January 2016 Côte d’Ivoire is implementing structural and sectoral reforms that have resulted in an average annual economic growth of more than 9% over the past four years.
Society Stores: Up-and-coming Kenyan retailer wants to be ‘Walmart of Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 January 2016 Supermarket chain focuses on opportunities in agricultural towns.
Lessons from East Africa’s top consumer goods manufacturers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 January 2016 How these companies built their empires.
East African company moving from selling only solar energy to ‘everything’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 January 2016 A look at M-KOPA’s potentially game-changing new strategy of selling low-income customers everything from smartphones to cooking stoves.
Two former street vendors on starting their township construction company Published by Kate Douglas on 15 January 2016 We talk to South Africans Sihle Ndlela (25) and Simphiwe Majozi (26), the entrepreneurs behind Majozi Bros Construction.
Five things to know about tech start-up funding in Africa Published by Tom Jackson on 15 January 2016 African tech start-ups received a total amount of funding in excess of $185.7m in 2015.
