When is the right time for a founding CEO to step aside? Published by Business Partners team on 7 July 2017 Sometimes the entrepreneurial traits of a small-business owner are not conducive to successfully creating and running a large to global business.
Phatisa backs Kanu’s vision to build Africa’s leading equipment business Published by Press Office on 6 July 2017 Phatisa and Kanu management buy Torre’s remaining shareholding in Kanu Equipment Limited (Kanu).
Renewables and Africa’s energy future Published by Thomas Ladner on 5 July 2017 The cost of renewables – particularly solar panels – has fallen significantly over recent years, bringing mass produced clean energy into the realms of reality.
Building a fashion empire with Afrocentric bow ties Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 5 July 2017 Talking the business of fashion with Rwanda-based entrepreneur Matthew “Tayo” Rugamba.
Ice cream heats up in Africa Published by Press Office on 5 July 2017 Polyoak Packaging is partnering with local ice cream manufacturers in Africa to offer convenient single-serve plastic cups with spoon-in-lid for on-the-go consumption.
Education is key to realising Africa’s demographic dividend Published by Hichem Omezzine on 5 July 2017 The value of Africa’s private education market is estimated to rise to over $2bn over the next five years.
Meet the Boss: Mário Lourenço, CEO, Cochan Group Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2017 ‘Leadership is learnt with time.’
Pockets of promise: Seven African countries to watch Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2017 Mid-tier countries expected to continue to perform well over the medium term.
Notes from the field: Takeaways from a business trip to Botswana Published by Cavan Osborne on 4 July 2017 Old Mutual portfolio manager Cavan Osborne shares his thoughts following a recent visit to Botswana.
Off the beaten track: Unpacking South Sudan’s business opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2017 Local businesspeople suggest the news coming out of the country is not always reflective of the real dynamics on the ground.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing matches in Rwanda Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2017 ‘It is very easy to produce, but no-one has thought about doing it.’
Dakar Fashion Week takes style back to the streets Published by Ricci Shryock on 4 July 2017 One of Dakar Fashion Week’s biggest events is free and high-end.
South African company giving bulk buying power to low-income communities Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2017 Buying in bulk can lead to great savings. But low-income earners often don’t have the means to purchase items in large quantities. This company has a solution.
OPINION: Pilotless commercial flights are coming. What it means for safety Published by Michael Otieno on 1 July 2017 Nairobi-based aviation consultant Michael Otieno considers pilotless flying and safety.