Kenya setting the scene for business in East Africa, says analyst Published by Anna Rosenberg on 27 March 2014 Anna Rosenberg finds that Kenya is ahead of other East African countries in many areas.
Smart shoppers: Value matters to African consumers Published by Boston Consulting Group on 25 March 2014 As disposable income is limited, African consumers are selective and smart about what they purchase.
The power and promise of brands – and the perils of a ‘one size fits all’ Published by Boston Consulting Group on 21 March 2014 African consumers are highly brand conscious compared with consumers in other countries around the world.
Burundi – more than black coffee and banana beer Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 21 March 2014 This landlocked East African country has good potential for growth.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five retail markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 March 2014 The African Retail Development Index highlights markets that hold potential for growth in retail.
Consumer market investment prospects in Nigeria revealed Published by KPMG Africa on 17 March 2014 A Q&A session with KPMG partner Toyin Gbagi highlights potential for business in the West African nation.
‘You have to risk it to make it,’ says Kenyan fashion designer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 March 2014 Wambui Mukenyi’s fashion label of the same name has been well received.
Why a Nigerian fashion startup decided to accept Bitcoin as payment Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2014 Nigerian fashion label Minku is the first Nigerian startup to accept Bitcoin.
Experts reveal strategies for success in Africa’s consumer markets Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2014 Thorough research and on-the-ground experience is key to understanding and unlocking Africa’s complex consumer market.
Meet the new African consumer Published by Boston Consulting Group on 14 February 2014 In order to gain success in African markets, multinational companies need to become truly local.
Nigerian designer carves niche for her ‘Made in Africa’ luxury handbags Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 February 2014 “The market is huge and there really is space for everyone,” says Zashadu Bags founder.
Ocean Basket continues South African brands’ foray into rest of continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 February 2014 Restaurant company targets East Africa’s growing middle class with seafood chain.
Fashion store owner on recovering from the Westgate mall attack Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2014 Last year’s terrorist attack in Kenya’s capital has had an adverse effect on businesses operating in the shopping centre.
Under construction: ‘Niger is like a newborn country’ Published by Gaicha Saddy on 30 January 2014 After a decade of little growth, Gaïcha Saddy is positively surprised by recent development projects in Niger.
