Why GM’s African chief is smiling Published by Claude Harding on 15 June 2011 Vehicle manufacturer General Motors’ aggressive growth plans for Sub-Saharan Africa are starting to take shape.
Is South Africa ready for an iPad newspaper? Published by Susan Smit on 15 June 2011 South Africa and Africa’s first made-for-tablet newspaper, iMaverick, will hit the proverbial shelves in August this year.
Made in Ethiopia: The story of Holland Car Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 June 2011 How we made it in Africa looks at the story behind Holland Car, Ethiopia’s first car assembly firm.
Land for a bottle of whisky? Rethinking land grab in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 13 June 2011 Unregulated land purchases by foreign investors are forcing millions of African smallholder farmers off their land in order to make room for export commodities such as cut flowers and biofuels.
Need to seriously reduce your postharvest losses? Published by Promotional Feature on 10 June 2011 South Africa’s University of Stellenbosch will be presenting a special short course aimed at improving the attendees’ understanding of postharvest physiology.
House of Irrigation – quality irrigation solutions Published by Promotional Feature on 10 June 2011 Based in South Africa, Bosal’s House of Irrigation supplies a diverse customer base throughout Africa.
Tatu City – a new urban solution for Kenya Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 June 2011 One of Africa’s most ambitious property developments, Nairobi’s Tatu City, is expected to break ground in the second half of 2011.
“Age and success are not always related,” says 33-year-old Intel head Published by Karimi Kiambi on 10 June 2011 In the second part of our interview with Videsha Proothveerajh, the country manager for Intel South Africa, she shares her experience on how to effectively manage a career.
Increase dairy efficiency with DeLaval Published by Promotional Feature on 10 June 2011 DeLaval offers solutions for every type of farmer – from those taking the first steps from hand-milking to bucket milking, to industrial farmers milking around the clock.
We need more women in senior management, says Intel boss Published by Karimi Kiambi on 9 June 2011 Karimi Kiambi asked Videsha Proothveerajh (33), Intel’s country manager for South Africa, how more women professionals can land top jobs.
Skills shortage remains a problem for Kenyan IT companies Published by Claude Harding on 6 June 2011 A lack of skilled workers in the information technology (IT) sector is forcing Kenyan software firms to outsource work internationally or to train fresh graduates.
Mobile banking catching on in South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 June 2011 Close to 2 out of every 10 South Africans are now using their phones to transfer cash to family and friends.
Irrigation can shield Africa’s farmers from the effects of climate change Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 June 2011 Until a few years ago, farmers in northern Ethiopia could count on the occasional moderate rain. These days there is either no rainfall or it is in the form of torrential downpours.
Exporting berries to the UK has its own unique challenges Published by Loraine Stander on 3 June 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Loraine Stander talks to Chrisleo Botha, owner of South Africa’s Blue Mountain Berries, about the challenges involved in exporting to the United Kingdom.