Private schools gain a foothold in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Lisa Vives on 5 September 2017 Experts wary over corporate takeover of education.
Ethiopian Airlines signs up for Sabre passenger reservations technology solution Published by Press Office on 5 September 2017 More than 225 airlines currently use Sabre’s technology to decrease operational costs, increase profit and transform the way they serve travelers.
Heineken on the ins and outs of local sourcing in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 4 September 2017 By sourcing locally, multinationals can save on import costs, preserve foreign exchange and contribute to the economic development of the continent.
If South Africa is serious about growth it must be urban-led and private sector-driven Published by Press Office on 4 September 2017 South Africa is taking the low road of stagnating growth, policy confusion and gridlock, rising social tension and uncertainty about the future, says leading development think tank.
95% of small businesses fail in the first five years – don’t let yours be one Published by John Fox on 4 September 2017 The effort required to turn an idea, product or service into a groundbreaking and lasting success is nothing short of herculean.
Zambian CEO on his new satellite town, and which sectors not to invest in Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2017 ‘If you build it, they will come,’ says Mwiya Musokotwane, the 28-year-old CEO of Thebe Investment Management.
CEO of Uganda’s Bakulu Power finds her feet in renewable energy game Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 2 September 2017 Lucia Bakulumpagi-Wamala talks renewable power and courting investors.
Insights about Africa’s global trade: Risks to its future growth? Published by Richard Li on 2 September 2017 The recent commodities downturn has shown how dependent many African economies are on their natural resources.
Ethiopian to upgrade its Sao Paulo services to non-stop direct flights Published by Press Office on 1 September 2017 Sao Paulo, the biggest city in the Brazil and in the southern hemisphere, is the economic and financial hub of the country hosting the headquarters of numerous major corporations.
Francophone Africa’s construction industry: Seizing the opportunities Published by Tidiani Keita on 31 August 2017 Ambitious construction projects in countries such as Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire.
The journey so far: NJ Ayuk, CEO, Centurion Law Group Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2017 ‘I took every call, stayed up late, cut out crazy friends, and used the best of my legal education to make Africa work for me.’
Throw away long strategy documents and position your organisation to win through its choices Published by Press Office on 30 August 2017 Innovator and thought leader, Roger Martin, will provide Cape Town audiences with a unique opportunity to develop their strategic capability and make better choices for their organisations.
Adaku Ufere named finalist for attorney of the year Published by Press Office on 29 August 2017 Adaku was nominated in the associate/assistant solicitor category.
Moving Africa’s property industry beyond the ‘pioneering’ phase Published by Selwyn Blieden on 29 August 2017 A local property ecosystem must emerge to take over from where the big-ticket, mostly-foreign, private equity-funded pioneers have left off.
