How to make it in Africa? Unilever listens to the consumer Published by Loraine Stander on 30 December 2011 “There is a growing realisation that the future of Africa is based around a consumer rather than mining. This is a consumer that has been under-served and over-charged.”
10 ways how Africa can boost its capital markets Published by Claude Harding on 28 December 2011 Bill Mills, regional CEO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at banking group Citi, suggests ten measures that could be implemented to strengthen capital markets in Africa.
Capital raisings and acquisitions now the order of the day in telecoms sector Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 December 2011 The growth and success of sub-Saharan Africa’s telecom sector is clearly measurable by not only assessing an increase in multinational interest but also by observing capital raisings and new strategic partnerships within the sector.
Kenyan banks move to cushion borrowers and avert loan defaults Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 December 2011 Earlier this week, the Kenya Bankers’ Association released a statement detailing a set of initiatives designed to avert possible bank loan defaults on the back of spiking interest rates.
From humble beginnings to a $50m petroleum company Published by Regina Ekiru on 12 December 2011 Regina Ekiru speaks to Ahmed Hashi about how he built Hashi Energy into a $50 million business.
Nakumatt pushes further into Africa. Should Shoprite be worried? Published by Claude Harding on 12 December 2011 Kenya-based supermarket chain Nakumatt on Saturday took another step towards its goal of becoming a Pan-African retailer when it opened its first outlet in Tanzania.
How The Economist changed its tune on Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 11 December 2011 From “the hopeless continent” to “Africa rising” – how The Economist made a U-turn on Africa.
Sub-Saharan Africa should encourage investment in energy sector Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 December 2011 The ordeal faced by governments in sub-Saharan Africa along with the rest of the world is not only to meet the increasing demand for energy but to also tackle climate change issues.
‘Go it alone’ a major bottleneck for Africa, says Equity Bank boss Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 December 2011 Equity Bank chief executive James Mwangi has criticised entrepreneurs for taking an individualistic approach to business, describing it as “a major bottleneck in Africa”.
Why Siemens sees a business opportunity in Africa’s fast growing cities Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 December 2011 Cities will play a critical role in Africa’s economic future, says Siegmar Pröbstl, CEO of Siemens Africa.
How green are Africa’s cities? Published by Claude Harding on 9 December 2011 Many sub-Saharan African cities included in the Siemens African Green City Index face considerable environmental problems.
Looking to become wealthy? Consider rice farming in Nigeria Published by Claude Harding on 8 December 2011 Global agricultural company Olam says the cultivation and processing of rice in Nigeria has the potential to be a lucrative industry.
KFC’s African growth won’t show significant profits in short-term Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 December 2011 Even though some Nigerians hold their wedding receptions at KFC, the brand’s African expansion strategy is not expected to show significant profits for the next decade.
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement could be a threat to multinationals like Lafarge Published by Femi Adewunmi on 7 December 2011 Nigeria’s largest cement company, Dangote Cement, could become the world’s sixth biggest producer if its expansion plans play out as expected.