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.”
Infrastructure developments aim to increase cross-border trade between Kenya and South Sudan Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 31 January 2013 Eldoret-Juba road of Kenya and South Sudan will be upgraded and a one-stop border post at Nadapal will be built.
Kenya’s outdoor advertising industry is booming, thanks to brand competition and elections Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 January 2013 It is a season of good business for outdoor advertising companies in Kenya.
AFCON sponsor Orange sees Africa as a key growth opportunity Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2013 “Many countries still have below average mobile penetration rates, which means that there is strong growth potential.”
Interview with Somali businessman Abdirashid Duale Published by Jocelyne Sambira on 29 January 2013 “Somalis are by nature entrepreneurial, which explains the recent increase in investment in Mogadishu and other parts of Somali territories.”
‘Quitting is never an option,’ says Kenyan restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 January 2013 Dinfin Mulupi sat down with the Tamarind Group co-owner and chairman Martin Dunford.
Google chairman Eric Schmidt shares his thoughts on Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 January 2013 Nigerians are a nation of entrepreneurs; while Nairobi has established itself as a technology hub, says Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google.
Meet the Boss: James Hoddell, CEO, Mentor Management (Kenya) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 January 2013 “Finding the right staff is my biggest challenge. That will continue to be the biggest limitation to our business.”
Finding executives to work in Africa: Western misconceptions still a challenge Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2013 “There is a real misconception on how unsafe certain locations are within Africa.”
