Why the Barclays/ABSA Africa merger is a good deal Published by Jan Meintjes on 11 February 2013 In many ways Africa has been the favourite story for South African equities in 2012. African expansion strategies have been richly rewarded by the market over the past 12 months.
The rise of the African consumer Published by McKinsey on 8 February 2013 The single-largest business opportunity in Africa will be its rising consumer market.
Kenya is ready for new things, say founders of Nairobi yoga studio Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 February 2013 “Kenyans are not closed minded; they are always looking for opportunities to experience new things.”
Business travel driving the growth of Nigeria’s hotel industry Published by Sinah Gasela on 7 February 2013 “As Africa’s economic development hubs continue to grow, so does the movement of business and leisure travel within the continent.”
Resource nationalism a worrying trend, says economist and author Dambisa Moyo Published by Kate Douglas on 7 February 2013 Unease over resource nationalism was a recurring theme at this year’s African Mining Indaba.
South African food companies continue expansion into rest of continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2013 Although South Africa is the most advanced economy on the continent, its economic growth is relatively sluggish compared to other African countries.
Turning a passion for healthy living into a business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 February 2013 The founder of Kate’s Organics tells Dinfin Mulupi why organic farming is the next low hanging fruit and her ambitions to tap into the European market.
Can East Africa build another M-Pesa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 February 2013 “Many of these startups will fail and that will not be a bad thing because with it will come learning. Even M-Pesa did not become a success overnight.”
General Electric to invest $1 billion in Nigeria Published by Heather Murdock on 4 February 2013 American conglomerate General Electric says it will invest US$1 billion in Nigeria, promising to more than triple the country’s electrical output over the next 10 years.
Greater risk appetite for investment in sub-Saharan African equities, say experts Published by Kate Douglas on 4 February 2013 There is currently a greater risk appetite for Africa, particularly for investment in equity markets, says Edem Lassey, an analyst at Investec.
Interview: The woman behind food delivery company Mama Meals on Wheels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 February 2013 “If you are in the food business, you will make money as long as you give good quality,” says Naisiadet Mason.
Success story: Building an internet company from scratch in Angola Published by Kate Douglas on 1 February 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Rolf Mendelsohn, one of the founders of Angolan IT company Internet Technologies Angola.
Which African cities will see the most growth over the next five years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2013 Companies looking to expand into Africa should seriously consider setting up shop in Accra, Lusaka and Luanda.
Meet the Boss: Carolyn Carew, CEO, Born Free Media Published by Kate Douglas on 31 January 2013 “Believe in what you want to achieve, work hard, do lots of research, find the gaps, and then take the plunge.”