Young entrepreneur sees big potential in underserviced South African townships Published by Kate Douglas on 5 February 2014 “My main aim is to own the township market which is a market that hasn’t been tapped.”
Addressing the need to open Africa’s skies Published by Lee Crawfurd on 3 January 2014 At present over a quarter of air routes in Africa are served by only one carrier.
Five must-know African consumer trends to run with in 2014 Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2013 Africa – and more importantly, African consumers – will be firmly on the global stage in 2014.
Moving goods in Africa – what you need to know Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 4 December 2013 Tielman Nieuwoudt offers advice on supply chain management in Africa.
Is it possible to define the African leader? Published by Ian Dean and Hennie du Plessis on 13 November 2013 African leaders are no different from leaders in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Learning about Ghana’s business environment with DHL Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2013 “We are going to have an interesting day,” says George Okai as we drive out of the parking area of the DHL Express head office in Ghana’s capital Accra.
How 3D printing will transform business Published by Esther Dyson on 13 September 2013 3D printing has the ability to change business and behaviour around the world.
There is a first mover advantage in francophone Africa, says expert Published by Kate Douglas on 12 September 2013 French-speaking African countries offer just as much investment potential as their English-speaking counterparts.
Private sector eyeing opportunities in Africa’s healthcare industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 September 2013 The healthcare sector offers opportunities for investment across Africa.
Fastjet CEO Ed Winter shares his plans for low-cost air travel in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 September 2013 Fastjet is determined to lower the cost of flying in Africa.
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.
Q&A: Unpacking Somaliland’s business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2013 The Somaliland Development Corporation looks to bridge international investors and local community interests in Somaliland.
Africa’s urbanisation: making sense of the numbers Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 16 July 2013 “In Africa, population estimates don’t always tell the full story,” writes Tielman Nieuwoudt, principal at The Supply Chain Lab.
Diversifying trade could help Africa industrialise, says UN Published by Kate Douglas on 8 July 2013 Diversifying exports and increasing intra-Africa trade could help with the continent’s industrialisation.