For Africa By Africa – a consumer trend to watch out for in 2014 Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2014 African companies are creating products specifically for consumers on the continent.
What does the failure of Woolworths say about Nigeria? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2014 Woolworths may not have succeeded in Nigeria, but many other South African retailers are doing well.
Crisis in South Sudan shows major business risks remain in parts of Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2014 Recent violence in South Sudan could erase much of the country’s progress since independence.
Mobile advertising in Africa: not there yet, but it should be Published by Kate Douglas on 6 December 2013 Advertisers have been slow to adapt to mobile technology.
The internet’s transformative potential in Africa Published by McKinsey on 3 December 2013 Growing internet penetration in Africa has wide-ranging effects, contributing to economic and social development.
Why Niger might offer better opportunities for business than you think Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 November 2013 Niger boasts opportunities in the mining, retail and property industries.
Innovative mobile payments technology once again comes from Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2013 Oltio head talks about a new mobile payments system, and what it could mean for Africa’s SMEs.
Failure in Nigeria is often due to poor business strategies Published by Dianna Games on 12 November 2013 Although Woolworths hasn’t gained success in Nigeria, many other South African retailers have done good business.
Brand Africa 100’s top 10 African brands Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2013 South African businesses dominate the ranking of African brands.
GDP forecasts for four rapid-growth markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2013 EY report forecasts growth rates for Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
Understanding local payment methods is the key to African e-commerce success Published by Staff Writer on 25 October 2013 Nigeria’s Interswitch Verve and M-Pesa in Kenya are mobile payment systems online merchants need to know how to use.
Africa’s Luanda and Juba in the top five most expensive oil towns for expats Published by Kate Douglas on 23 October 2013 International surveys show the high cost of living in oil producing African cities.
The model behind combining e-commerce with print media products Published by Kate Douglas on 16 October 2013 Online shopping adds value to advertising spend on Media24’s print publications.
Welcome to Nigeria: Land of contrasts and luxury ambition Published by Rob Walker on 11 October 2013 Luxury goods in Africa? Brands such as Porsche and Hennessy are capturing Nigeria’s wealthy citizens.