Groupon South Africa successful despite depressed times Published by Loraine Stander on 26 July 2011 “We all need treats, even when things are a bit tight,” says Wayne Gosling, CEO of Groupon South Africa.
South African seafood firm lands Walmart supply contract Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 July 2011 Amidst huge controversy around Walmart’s entry into Africa, it was yesterday announced that Oceanfresh, a South African seafood company, has secured a deal to supply hake fillets to the US-based retailer.
Only 4.5% of South Sudan’s land currently under cultivation Published by Femi Adewunmi on 25 July 2011 A satellite land cover survey by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has revealed that only 4.5% of South Sudan’s available land is currently under cultivation.
China to build power plant in Central African Republic Published by Staff Writer on 25 July 2011 The Central African Republic (CAR) said on Monday it had signed a 14 billion CFA franc ($30.6 million) deal with a Chinese company to complete construction of a 10 megawatt power plant that would increase power supply to the capital.
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.
