Young Nigerian talks about starting out in the fashion industry Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Akintola Akindele, founder of Bandit Urban Clothing – a new, youthful, urban, fashion brand in Nigeria.
Telecoms in Africa – still opportunity for those who know where to look Published by Mark Jennings on 21 November 2012 “Those searching for growth would do well to look in the field of infrastructure outsourcing.”
Five transport infrastructure projects due to start in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2012 As East Africa starts to see more investment coming in, the region has undertaken a number of projects aimed at improving its transportation infrastructure.
How Burger King came to sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 November 2012 The story of how Burger King came to sub-Saharan Africa started at a horse race in Dubai.
How two twenty-somethings built one of Nigeria’s biggest mobile social networks Published by Kate Douglas on 9 November 2012 Mobile social network application, 2go, has taken off in Nigeria and is bigger than Facebook in the country
African low-cost airline fastjet unveils new branding Published by Claude Harding on 9 November 2012 Africa’s new low-cost airline fastjet, backed by easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, this week unveiled its new logo.
Ten African countries with high consumption growth potential Published by Femi Adewunmi on 9 November 2012 Which African countries have the best outlook for consumer goods?
Nigeria and Angola increasingly important markets for South African wine Published by Kate Douglas on 8 November 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Matome Mbatha, market manager for the Americas and Africa at Wines of South Africa.
Five things you should know about East Africa’s massive gas discoveries Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2012 Large gas discoveries off the East African coastline could be a major economic boost. However, prosperity is by no means a given.
Silicon Savannah: Time to grow up? Published by Jonathan Kalan on 6 November 2012 It’s raining in the Silicon Savannah, and unlike Nairobi’s unbearable traffic problem, no app has emerged promising to stop it.
Understanding the African consumer Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2012 McKinsey’s Reinaldo Fiorini and Safroadu Yeboah-Amankwah share their research concerning the changing face of the African consumer.
South African black farmers still struggling with land reform Published by Emilie Iob on 5 November 2012 Land reform was one of the major promises made to the black population after the end of apartheid, but it has not worked out as planned.
How land deals with foreign investors can actually benefit African farmers Published by Claude Harding on 4 November 2012 African governments should use the proceeds from land leased to foreign investors to subsidise the cost to local farmers of modernising their farming methods.
BofA Merrill Lynch regional head talks about Africa’s business environment Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2012 Leslie Maasdorp shares his thoughts on the challenges that Africa needs to address.