Are low-cost, online estate agencies the future for South Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2016 A new breed of real estate agencies are challenging the status quo.
Feedem Pitseng simplifies print management at 100 locations Published by Press Office on 26 July 2016 Contract caterer Feedem Pitseng replaced its existing printers at customer sites with fast, reliable HP Pro X 476 machines.
Blackjack Jeans: Kenyan turns small idea into a promising business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 July 2016 ‘The jeans market in East Africa is worth several billions of shillings. I only need to get 10% of that market,’ says Andrew Kio.
Unpacking foreign investment trends in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2016 Highlights from a new EY report.
How this Nigerian built a business by promoting African cultures Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 July 2016 Tradition and technology meet in a range of apps and web videos celebrating African heritage and language.
A future beyond oil. Banker weighs in on Equatorial Guinea’s opportunities to diversify Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2016 Like most African oil producers, Equatorial Guinea has been hurt by the drop in the price of crude.
Failed businesses: A path to entrepreneurial success Published by Pieter Scholtz on 25 July 2016 Sometimes knowing when to start again is the best thing you can do as a budding entrepreneur.
Introducing a new brand: Advice from a manufacturer who has been there Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2016 How a small-time manufacturer got her products stocked next to the big foreign brands.
Case study: Asian food company shares its experiences in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 22 July 2016 Shaun Jayaratnam, associate vice president at Vega Foods, has learned a thing or two about successfully doing business in Africa. Download our special case study.
ArcelorMittal South Africa helps victims of fire in Plastic View informal settlement Published by Press Office on 22 July 2016 ArcelorMittal South Africa has donated steel worth R400,000 and five marquees to ensure that families have a roof over their heads in this cold winter season.
How Africa’s top mining event is adapting to desperate times Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2016 The Mining Indaba’s MD shares how the event is adapting to better reflect the state of the industry.
Private equity requires family businesses to become more ‘corporate’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 July 2016 We speak to George Odo, managing director for East Africa at private equity firm AfricInvest.
DHL enters strategic partnership with Ambatovy in Madagascar Published by Staff Writer on 21 July 2016 DHL has entered into an initial three-year global freight forwarding agreement with Ambatovy, a joint venture between Sherritt International Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation and Korea Resources Corporation.
Meet the Boss: Karsten Wellner, CEO, Ascendis Health Published by Kate Douglas on 21 July 2016 ‘In order to get a good job you must actually show you have done more than just studying. The competition is big.’