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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.

MTN still sees growth potential in Nigeria, over 10 years later

Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2012

“Our view is that there continues to be very significant growth potential. It is the largest market in Africa. It will very soon be the largest economy in Africa.”

‘Many people in Africa confuse risk with poor execution’

Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2012

Peter Staude shares some of the lessons Tongaat Hulett has learnt from doing business in Africa.

A global rush for Africa’s land: risks and opportunities

Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 October 2012

In most African countries, the urgent need for development in agriculture and the lack of fiscal space to support capital intensive projects has facilitated large-scale land deals.

Microsoft South Africa: “Flexibility is at the core of our working environment”

Published by Kate Douglas on 30 October 2012

How we made it in Africa asks Linda Kok, Microsoft South Africa’s human resources lead, what it takes to be a top employer in Africa.

Palm oil is coming home to Africa

Published by Ranveer Chauhan on 30 October 2012

Ranveer Chauhan, managing director and global head of palm at agribusiness company Olam, looks at the case for sustainable palm oil production in Africa.

Managers: the missing link in the African growth story

Published by Jonathan Cook and Rebecca Harrison on 29 October 2012

If Africa is to capitalise on its potential, it will require managers who possess the personal drive and skills necessary to develop successful and healthy institutions.

A busy year for producers of British-Nigerian sitcom ‘Meet the Adebanjos’

Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2012

The past year has been a busy one for the small team behind ‘Meet the Adebanjos’. Numerous television deals have been signed and the show has also been adapted for the stage.

Standard Bank sees potential in lending to Africa’s informal businesses

Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2012

“If we want to be a relevant bank in Africa, we have to look to banking people who are self-employed and running small businesses.”

Commercial farming in the Congo not for the faint-hearted

Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2012

How we made it in Africa looks at how a group of South African farmers is establishing commercial agriculture in the Congo.

Ethiopia – Africa’s next mobile banking gold mine?

Published by Marthe Van Der Wolf on 26 October 2012

Ethiopia is one of the few remaining African countries to introduce mobile banking. With the booming economy and a population of 80 million this country could be the next gold mine for mobile banking companies.

South African company finds economic value in flies and maggots

Published by Kate Douglas on 23 October 2012

Most people would struggle to see how flies, maggots and human waste can hold any monetary value. A South African company is, however, envisaging a massive industry.

SABMiller’s African strategy: halving the price of beer; doubling the price of beer

Published by Claude Harding on 22 October 2012

SABMiller wants to drop the price of beer for lower-income consumers, while at the same attracting more drinkers to its premium green bottle brands.

Sectors

How land deals with foreign investors can actually benefit African farmers

BofA Merrill Lynch regional head talks about Africa’s business environment

MTN still sees growth potential in Nigeria, over 10 years later

‘Many people in Africa confuse risk with poor execution’

A global rush for Africa’s land: risks and opportunities

Microsoft South Africa: “Flexibility is at the core of our working environment”

Palm oil is coming home to Africa

Managers: the missing link in the African growth story

A busy year for producers of British-Nigerian sitcom ‘Meet the Adebanjos’

Standard Bank sees potential in lending to Africa’s informal businesses

Commercial farming in the Congo not for the faint-hearted

Ethiopia – Africa’s next mobile banking gold mine?

South African company finds economic value in flies and maggots

SABMiller’s African strategy: halving the price of beer; doubling the price of beer

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Ghana: Profiting from local rice production

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business

A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria

It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment

Changing how Zambia cooks – and building a business around it

Nigeria: How to sell cookies in Lagos

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