Retail in Nigeria – a lucrative business for those who get it right Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 10 November 2014 A new generation of Nigerian consumers is drawing retailers from all over the world.
Africa needs to fully leverage its oil and gas resources Published by David Pilling on 9 November 2014 Much of Africa’s recent economic growth has been a direct result of the positive momentum achieved in oil and gas production.
The coffee shop that keeps Silicon Savannah caffeinated Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 November 2014 Pete’s Coffee keeps Nairobi’s technology entrepreneurs caffeinated as they work on building their start-ups.
Five ways to do better business with Africa’s small-scale farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 November 2014 How Germany’s Bayer CropScience is courting small-scale farmers in Africa.
How to become an African success story: Six tips from Zambeef’s boss Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2014 ‘There was no empire in the beginning I can assure you of that,’ said Francis Grogan, co-founder and CEO of Zambeef.
British shoe maker Clarks eyeing African opportunities Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2014 British high street footwear brand Clarks is set to double the number of stores it has in Africa.
Made in Kenya: Pharmaceutical firm has pan-African ambitions Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 November 2014 Kenya’s Dawa Limited wants to expand its reach across 30 African countries.
Talking Africa perceptions vs reality with the first woman to bike around the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2014 South African Jolandie Rust shares some of her insight into, and experiences of, travelling in Africa.
An East African manufacturer’s journey from modest start-up to listed company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 November 2014 Flame Tree Group has ambitions to become a pan-African player.
The decline of Sudan’s cappuccino-sipping middle class Published by James Copnall on 3 November 2014 Sudan’s boom years ended when South Sudan seceded in 2011.
Reasons to be upbeat about retail in Egypt Published by Dalia Abdellatif on 3 November 2014 The new government is expected to bring stability to the country, which will eventually be reflected in consumer spending and confidence.
New Kenyan ‘thin SIMs’ poised to transform African mobile money Published by Hilary Heuler on 3 November 2014 Equity Bank is rolling out its own mobile network using a new paper-thin SIM card that sits on top of an ordinary SIM.
The changing face of Lagos Published by Anna Rosenberg on 3 November 2014 My recent visit to Lagos has changed my perception of Nigeria’s commercial capital.
How Standard Chartered is using smartphones to understand Nigeria’s economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2014 Accurate market data is often hard to come by in many African countries.
