US-Africa Summit: Six investment ideas for US firms seeking returns in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 August 2014 Investment perspectives from top business leaders.
‘While the US may be late to the party, it has a lot to offer Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2014 “US companies can do very well in Africa provided they put in the effort to understand the continent’s markets in detail.”
Johannesburg – the Empire City strikes back Published by Simon Allison on 4 August 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic capital, makes a comeback after white flight, overcrowding and neglect led to the decline of the inner city.
Jovago hopes to make online hotel bookings the norm in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 August 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Estelle Verdier, head of hotel booking site Jovago in East Africa.
Malaria testing for under $1: Entrepreneur talks mixing business and science Published by Kate Douglas on 4 August 2014 South African Ashley Uys explains how he started manufacturing low-cost medical diagnostic test kits.
Africa’s local dynamos: Five companies changing the rules of business Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2014 These “local dynamos” are winning customers through innovative business models.
US-Africa trade: A look at the real issues around AGOA Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2014 How successful has AGOA been in the past 14 years and what future does it hold for Africa?
Fund manager explains why he is investing in Zimbabwe Published by Andrew Lapping on 1 August 2014 “I far prefer to invest in companies where things are dire and the dire scenario is expected to persist.”
Want to crack the Nigerian market? Five tips for consumer goods companies Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2014 McKinsey shares some strategies for success in the Nigerian market.
Meet the Boss: Eva Muraya, CEO, Brand Strategy and Design Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 July 2014 “I have a lot of risk appetite. I work very hard and I apply my creativity.”
Is South Africa really at threat of being excluded from AGOA? Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2014 Experts debate the future of AGOA for South Africa and what it would mean for Africa if the country was excluded.
Ugandan promotes ‘slow food’ ideals to feed Africa Published by Hilary Heuler on 29 July 2014 Traditional crops are slowly dying out as the continent’s food becomes more and more homogenised.
Nigeria: Insecurity and its impact on business Published by Anna Rosenberg on 28 July 2014 Opinions among local entrepreneurs and international business leaders about Nigeria’s security challenges differ widely.
Consumer potential: Three Nigerian city clusters to compete with Lagos Published by Kate Douglas on 28 July 2014 McKinsey suggests three city clusters in Nigeria with sizable populations to rival Lagos.
