There is a first mover advantage in francophone Africa, says expert Published by Kate Douglas on 12 September 2013 French-speaking African countries offer just as much investment potential as their English-speaking counterparts.
Maintaining focus has led to success for a Kenyan telecoms firm Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 September 2013 How Kenyan entrepreneur Dennis Makori has grown a $50m telecommunications business.
Private sector eyeing opportunities in Africa’s healthcare industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 September 2013 The healthcare sector offers opportunities for investment across Africa.
China pledges $43m grant to South Sudan mining industry Published by Andrew Green on 11 September 2013 China invests in South Sudan’s as yet unexploited mineral deposits.
Africa’s residential market offers ‘new frontiers’ for property investors Published by Staff Writer on 11 September 2013 Urbanisation is boosting demand for residential properties, which could be an opportunity for investors.
Project management skills vital to the development of Africa’s infrastructure Published by Staff Writer on 11 September 2013 The need for infrastructure development and better service delivery is restraining development on the continent.
Trend towards shopping malls continues to grow in Ghana Published by Anthony Sedzro on 10 September 2013 Shopping malls are becoming a more common sight in many of Ghana’s cities.
Meet the Boss: Holden Marshall, managing director, Resilient Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 September 2013 “I don’t take things personally – if they work, they work, if they don’t, they don’t.”
‘You can’t grow a company if you become a bottleneck,’ says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 September 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Kenyan entrepreneur about tourism in the country.
Real estate in Africa: Possibilities for property pioneers Published by Maria Kruger and Christy Hobson on 10 September 2013 Real estate players highlight challenges to property development on the continent.
Fastjet CEO Ed Winter shares his plans for low-cost air travel in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 September 2013 Fastjet is determined to lower the cost of flying in Africa.
Africa needs to increase its productivity to feed itself, says agribusiness boss Published by Kate Douglas on 9 September 2013 Africa has the resources to become the “food basket of the future”.
A Kenyan TV producer shares her thoughts on the business of showbiz Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2013 A Kenyan TV producer shares how she started out on her own.
High population growth in Africa: A mixed blessing Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 9 September 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing fast. How can transformation keep up?