Centurion Law Group opens new headquarters in Johannesburg Published by Press Office on 29 March 2016 The firm is celebrating the official opening of the Johannesburg office on the 31st of March 2016, after having relocated its headquarters from Malabo in Equatorial Guinea.
Chinese engagement in African agriculture is not what it seems Published by Ian Scoones on 29 March 2016 The assumptions about China’s role in Africa are often not borne out in reality.
How Zucchini Greengrocers found its niche in fresh produce Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 March 2016 Kenyan retailer adding more products to become a ‘gourmet store’.
The rise of mobile money in West Africa Published by Maimouna Gueye on 28 March 2016 The mobile money wave has crossed the Sahelian band over to West Africa from its Kenyan birthplace.
Manufacturing solar panels in East Africa: Rising demand, but challenges remain Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 March 2016 ‘If I told my wife I am going to set up another solar factory somewhere in Africa, she will either divorce me or kill me,’ says Haijo Kuper, MD of solar panel maker Solinc.
Economic headwinds cast shadows over Ghana’s retail sector Published by Deloitte team on 27 March 2016 Some 96% of all retail transactions in Ghana are carried out in the informal sector.
Five key thoughts that came out of the 2016 Africa CEO Forum Published by Kate Douglas on 24 March 2016 The Africa CEO Forum saw a number of business leaders and policy makers come together to discuss how Africa can keep moving forward in the face of today’s global economic challenges.
Kenyan fruit juice maker sees potential in children’s market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 March 2016 ‘Some 50% of the population here are young people – that is an opportunity.’
Meet the Boss: Henok Teferra, CEO, ASKY Airlines Published by Kate Douglas on 23 March 2016 ‘Being an airline CEO is like being a baby because you wake up every three hours with this or that issue.’
Examining Nigeria’s online shopping potential Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2016 Nigerians’ use of mobile devices to make online retail purchases is significantly higher than global purchasing rates across several categories.
Using customer service as a differentiator in today’s challenging environment Published by Staff Writer on 22 March 2016 “In an environment where alternatives are rife, customer experience is rapidly becoming one of the most important elements of a business’s success.”
How the 2015 Fellows have benefitted from the Anzisha Prize Published by Staff Writer on 22 March 2016 Here is how some of last year’s fellows have benefitted from the fellowship in the four months since being selected.
Mumpreneur brings Nigerian cuisine to the London pop-up food scene Published by Staff Writer on 22 March 2016 ‘Tokunbo’s Kitchen is a space and opportunity for people to experience and enjoy the type of delicious home-cooked Nigerian food I grew up eating.’
Boulos Group CEO shares insight into Nigeria’s consumer goods sector Published by PwC on 22 March 2016 Even low-income consumers are demanding better quality in consumer goods.
