Walvis Bay – a boom town in the making Published by Staff Writer on 14 March 2016 Namibia’s port city of Walvis Bay is experiencing rapid growth and offering numerous opportunities to a variety of businesses.
UAE snack producer goes nuts for Africa’s Big Seven Published by Press Office on 14 March 2016 One of the UAE’s fastest growing companies has chosen Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) to launch its range of food products aiming for up to 35 new export markets.
Businesswoman on taking risks and thinking outside the box Published by Kate Douglas on 14 March 2016 ‘One of the things that has made me successful is I’m not scared to say what I do,’ says property and education entrepreneur, Delia Cupido.
Investing in African start-ups: An overview of on-the-ground realities Published by Bertrams Lukstins on 13 March 2016 Africa is certainly on the venture capital investing map. However, investors have to be patient.
Event sponsorship: How to build brand value Published by Investec on 11 March 2016 Aside from ensuring that the event or team will be watched by people you want to talk to, sponsorship is also about working out what you’re trying to achieve and matching that to the opportunity.
The young Zimbabwean with a free online classroom for students Published by Staff Writer on 11 March 2016 ‘When you have a good idea and that burning desire within to bring change, do not let anyone tell you that you can’t do it,’ says Farai Munjoma.
Côte d’Ivoire overtakes Nigeria as best bet for investors in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2016 Nielsen’s Africa Prospects Indicators report shows Côte d’Ivoire has taken the leading position in terms of investors’ overall outlook for opportunities.
Nakumatt taps into health trend with sports equipment store Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 March 2016 East African retailer Nakumatt Holdings has launched a dedicated sports gear store in Nairobi’s Westgate shopping centre.
Joburg to become food processing export hub Published by Press Office on 10 March 2016 The city authority will integrate its processing operations with the proven intra-Africa networking capabilities of two hugely successful Johannesburg-based exhibitions: Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) and the Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX).
Talking Business: Insight into the Mauritian economy Published by Staff Writer on 9 March 2016 The economy of Mauritius grew by just over 3% in 2015, and the IMF says the medium-term outlook is also favourable, should sound economic policies continue
Equity Bank CEO: ‘The future will be driven by digital banking, not brick and mortar’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2016 A look at Equity’s mobile banking strategy.
What South Sudan will gain from joining the East African Community Published by Astrid RN Haas on 9 March 2016 As part of the East African Community, South Sudan will be able to benefit from ongoing and future regional infrastructure projects.
Q&A: Insight into Africa’s public relations industry Published by Staff Writer on 9 March 2016 Mitchell Prather, managing director of Djembe Communications, discusses the trends shaping Africa’s public relations industry.
Samsung distributor talks about selling mobile phones in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2016 Nasser Ahmed shares his experiences.
