Four barriers hindering innovation in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 9 October 2017 A high-level roundtable at the 2017 Innovation Prize for Africa event discussed how best to support the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
The journey so far: Zandre Campos, CEO, ABO Capital Published by Staff Writer on 9 October 2017 ‘While it is important to know the details of your business, you also need to hire strong staff and delegate control to them.’
South African company tapping into low-carb diet trend with ‘pasta from veg’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 October 2017 We ask Bruce Glazer, joint CEO at Dew Crisp, about business opportunities in the low-carb space.
DHL and MallforAfrica team up to further cross-border e-commerce to the US Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2017 Through this partnership, DHL locations will serve as drop-off points for products destined for consumers in the US.
Startup snapshot: Capitalising on the continent’s mobile marketing opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 6 October 2017 ‘… we paid the so-called school-fees of learning the business and failing a lot along the way.’
Port of Caio to start full operations ahead of schedule in the first quarter of 2019 Published by Press Office on 6 October 2017 There has been significant development progress made with the project’s base infrastructure foundations, which are set to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2017.
Investment ranking: South Africa falls from top position, and Nigeria drops out of the top 10 Published by Press Office on 4 October 2017 Some interesting changes in the ratings of the continent’s most attractive investment destinations.
Cameroon insight: Anglophone crisis may prolong economic decline Published by Mark Bohlund on 3 October 2017 If the economy continues to weaken it could threaten the CFA franc’s peg against the euro.
Ethiopian Airlines adjudged CIMG airline of the year 2016 Published by Press Office on 3 October 2017 Ethiopian received the accolade at the 28th edition of the CIMG National Performance Awards in Accra.
Lions (still) on the move: Growth in Africa’s consumer sector Published by McKinsey on 3 October 2017 Africa remains a high-potential region, but growth is concentrated in a few markets and income segments.
Tanzania: Entrepreneur overcomes financing challenges to launch cashew business Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 3 October 2017 YYTZ Agro-Processing focuses on exporting cashew nuts from Tanzania.
Rwanda dials up investment opportunities by playing to its strengths Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2017 Why Rwanda? What opportunities are there for business to leverage the country’s welcoming environment?
Here’s why South Africa’s online shoppers keep coming back for more Published by Mercy Mpinganjira on 2 October 2017 Four main factors influenced consumers’ attitudes and intentions to shop at a particular online store again.
The changing face of filling stations Published by Jonathan Ward on 2 October 2017 In a world of efficient cars and alternative powertrains, filling stations are enjoying an unexpected renaissance.
