Africa’s residential market offers ‘new frontiers’ for property investors Published by Staff Writer on 11 September 2013 Urbanisation is boosting demand for residential properties, which could be an opportunity for investors.
Trend towards shopping malls continues to grow in Ghana Published by Anthony Sedzro on 10 September 2013 Shopping malls are becoming a more common sight in many of Ghana’s cities.
Meet the Boss: Holden Marshall, managing director, Resilient Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 September 2013 “I don’t take things personally – if they work, they work, if they don’t, they don’t.”
Real estate in Africa: Possibilities for property pioneers Published by Maria Kruger and Christy Hobson on 10 September 2013 Real estate players highlight challenges to property development on the continent.
Jumia bets on Kenyan e-commerce market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 September 2013 How we made it in Africa interviews online shopping platform boss.
Niger and DRC: Frustrating environments with untapped retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 5 September 2013 Retail growth opportunities in some African countries are restricted by regulatory and political situations.
How a Kenyan furniture maker captured the high-end market with a unique idea Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2013 “It would be much easier to be employed, get paid at the end of the month and go home. But then you don’t have much freedom.”
Beyond Lagos: looking at Nigeria’s retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 30 August 2013 Shopping centre developer Resilient Africa is targeting many of Nigeria’s secondary cities.
Addis Ababa has potential for up to 20 new supermarkets, says research firm Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2013 Ethiopia’s retail industry holds considerable potential for growth.
Entrepreneur takes Kenyan tea to new heights Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 August 2013 Noticing a gap in the market, a Kenyan entrepreneur developed an original tea brand, to great success.
Businesswoman explains how to build a top retail company from scratch Published by Kate Douglas on 19 August 2013 From its humble beginnings, Hirsch’s has become a successful retailer in South Africa.
How an online startup has pulled in a growing number of buyers and sellers Published by Menno Gazendam on 16 August 2013 Menno Gazendam talks to one of the founders of Hello Pretty, an online marketplace for handmade goods.
Business lessons from an ‘honest’ car salesman Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to the founder of Kenya’s Sean Garstin Motors.
Ghanaian entrepreneur describes how startups can benefit from accelerator programmes Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2013 Gerard Yitamkey, CEO and co-founder of Ahonya, explains how accelerator programmes can help startups.