E-commerce could challenge bricks and mortar retail in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 30 June 2014 Online retailers such as Zando and Jumia have ambitious growth plans.
Has Africa lost its place at the head of the mobile payments innovation race? Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2014 From the moment M-Pesa launched in Kenya in 2007, Africa was heralded as the leader in mobile payment services.
Meet the Boss: Gervais Djondo, co-founder, Ecobank Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2014 Gervais Djondo says it is important to surround yourself with the right people.
11 steps for US companies to better engage with African governments Published by Eliot Pence and Robert Fogler on 26 June 2014 Africa can be a promising market for US companies that can demand high standards while allowing for the continent’s growing pains.
Africa’s economic progress could mirror that of Asia, says Prudential Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 June 2014 “We think Africa can be the new Asia, both for us as a company and for the global economy.”
Kenya’s new hotels and restaurants creating opportunities for interior contractors Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 June 2014 “We are seeing more demand for our services as more new hotels near completion.”
Meet the Boss: MD Ramesh, regional head, Olam International Published by Kate Douglas on 25 June 2014 “I made a career from coming to the continent.”
Six lessons Nigerian tycoon Hakeem Belo-Osagie has learnt in business Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2014 Nigerian businessman on dealing with uncertainty and why relationships are everything.
John Deere on the trends driving African farming Published by Kate Douglas on 23 June 2014 Agriculture in Africa has only recently emerged from being a predominantly donor sector, says Jacques Taylor.
Why illegal fishing off Africa’s coast must be stopped Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 23 June 2014 Rising global demand for fish has made African waters a magnet for fleets from around the world.
Can Kenya’s tourism industry bounce back from terror attacks? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 June 2014 Over the last 12 months Kenya has suffered numerous terror attacks that have killed close to 200 people and dented the country’s image abroad.
Four things you should know about agriculture and food in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 June 2014 How we made it in Africa highlights some key thoughts concerning African agribusiness.
Why Woolworths’ African food stores rely on exports from South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 June 2014 Woolworths is expanding its African food operations, but sourcing local fresh produce remains a challenge.
Meet the Boss: Salim Anjarwalla, MD, African Cotton Industries Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 June 2014 “I am very conservative. I am not necessarily a high risk taker.”
