Interview: Safaricom CEO on management and challenges of the job Published by Regina Ekiru on 21 July 2011 “I am more of a consultative manager. I talk a lot to staff. The staff know the solutions customers want, I do not. I am not a boardroom kind of leader.”
How to get Mozambique’s coal from the mine to market Published by Claude Harding on 20 July 2011 The major challenge facing coal mining companies in Mozambique is not the capital to finance actual mining activities, but figuring out how to get the minerals to the ports.
Africa could benefit from rising Chinese wages Published by David Lewis on 19 July 2011 Rising wages in China could push more than 80 million manufacturing jobs abroad over the next three to five years, with African nations well placed to lure many of them their way.
Improving the quality of Rwanda’s milk, while turning a profit Published by Jonathan Kalan on 19 July 2011 Rwanda Ventures is attempting to reshape the country’s entire dairy industry, while paying farmers a premium for quality milk.
South Africa: Lease land to black farmers, says bank Published by Olivia Kumwenda on 19 July 2011 South Africa should consider leasing farms to previously disadvantaged black farmers with an option to buy to speed up land reform.
Mauritian firms finding a niche in high-end products Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 July 2011 Mauritian manufacturing firms, especially those in the clothing and textiles sector, have carved out a niche for themselves in high-end, quality products.
Infrastructure development critical for in-demand Africa Published by Staff Writer on 15 July 2011 Africa’s commodities and resources are in demand, yet moving goods within the continent is prohibitively expensive with supply chain management and freight logistics being particularly challenging.
Africa losing ground in labour intensive manufacturing Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 14 July 2011 “Africa now accounts for about 1% of global manufacturing, and cannot realistically hope to reduce widespread poverty if its governments don’t take effective measures to expand this vital economic sector.”
Producers thinking outside of the box with British-Nigerian family sitcom Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 July 2011 Two young entrepreneurial TV producers are following an unconventional route in pursuit of their dream to produce a successful sitcom.
Get in tune with the rhythms of Africa, says Shoprite chairman Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2011 Africa has its own idiosyncrasies and business people need to understand the environment, says Christo Wiese, chairman of South Africa-based Shoprite Holdings.
Diageo boss calls for balanced reporting on Africa’s opportunities and risks Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2011 It is important for the media to paint an accurate picture of Africa’s business environment, both the opportunities and risks, says Nick Blazquez, president of Diageo Africa.
Zambian firm cracks US market Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 10 July 2011 Sylva Holdings Limited, a Zambian food marketing and export firm, has managed to gain access into the US market.
AgriChallenge: Experienced suppliers of seeds and equipment to African farmers Published by Promotional Feature on 10 July 2011 AgriChallenge (Pty) Ltd. has over the years established itself as one of the foremost suppliers and agents of seeds and agricultural equipment to farmers in Africa.
Nigeria should not be importing fertiliser, says billionaire businessman Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 July 2011 “There is no reason why Nigeria should be importing fertiliser,” believes Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group.