Navigating Africa’s diverse business cultures Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 October 2012 Even local African business people need to be aware of the various cultures and attitudes within their own regions.
Gold producer optimistic on Kenya’s prospects Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 October 2012 Andrew Bell, chief executive and chairman of Red Rock Resources, talks about the gold production prospects in Kenya.
Developing an inclusive horticultural industry for smallholders in Zambia Published by Promotional Feature on 3 October 2012 A ground breaking initiative will see the income of approximately 5,000 households in the Eastern and Lusaka Provinces of Zambia increase over the next four years.
Entrepreneur watch: Powering Kenya’s tea factories with wind energy Published by Kate Douglas on 3 October 2012 Pim de Ridder is the entrepreneur behind Izzy Projects, a business that develops and operates wind turbine projects to power tea factories in Kenya.
Sweetening Kenya’s future – The challenges of the sugar industry Published by Wolfgang Fengler on 2 October 2012 The sugar sector is a great case study of Kenya’s development challenges and opportunities.
Air Tractor – the most efficient means of pest control in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 2 October 2012 Air Tractor aircraft has the ability to eradicate any pest in any crop in less than five seconds per hectare.
African chains to drive the development of retail on continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 October 2012 Despite the recent entry of Walmart and clothing chains such as Zara and Gap, Africa is still not high on the agenda of most international retailers.
Women struggle to secure land rights Published by Mary Kimani on 1 October 2012 Experts report that women in Africa contribute 70% of food production. Yet women often lack rights to land.
Battle of the brands about to begin in Africa Published by Dianna Games on 1 October 2012 “Some of the world’s fastest-growing economies are here and international brands want a piece of the action.”
What is driving the growth of financial services in Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 1 October 2012 Africa’s growing consumer base and total purchasing power offers considerable opportunities in the financial services sector.
Why traditional marketing is not yet dead in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Kwesi Sakyi-Gyinae on 1 October 2012 “Yes, scheme to harness online opportunities for your brand; but no, don’t get drenched in its thickest waters just yet.”
Will Tanzania’s two new innovation hubs boost the country’s tech scene? Published by Jonathan Kalan on 28 September 2012 Two new innovation hubs are challenging the notion that tech just won’t take off in Tanzania.
Proposed Nigerian reality show looking to lure the youth back to farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2012 A Nigerian company, Hayzee Mind Concept, is planning to launch a reality show where contestants will have to demonstrate their farming skills.
Ghanaian entrepreneur talks agribusiness and overcoming challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 27 September 2012 “I constantly have an urge to understand situations and find solutions for most problems I encounter.”
