Private equity: Why Old Mutual is betting on growth of cycling and golf Published by Kate Douglas on 11 December 2015 We talk to Old Mutual Private Equity about why it bought a 70% stake in MoreCorp.
Where are the key grocery retail battlegrounds in Africa? Published by Ben Longman on 11 December 2015 For more than a decade, the race among grocery retailers to establish and grow their store footprints across Africa has been ongoing.
Nigeria’s insurance sector: Growth beckons Published by Omolade Oladipo on 10 December 2015 Nigeria currently has the second largest insurance industry in Africa.
How this 22-year-old aims to shake up online shopping in Cameroon Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2015 Fabrice Alomo is the Cameroonian entrepreneur behind an innovative business that aims to solve many of the challenges surrounding online shopping in his country.
Entrepreneurs taking their parents’ businesses a step further Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 December 2015 Rather than attempting to reinvent the wheel, Christine Kanana (29) and Peter Ndegwa (33) found their winning business ideas from home.
Jaguar Land Rover on its business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 December 2015 Over the next two years Jaguar Land Rover will focus on growing its business in six smaller sub-Saharan African markets.
West Africa back to business at WAMPEX 2016 Published by Press Office on 9 December 2015 WAMPEX is the biggest networking platform for showcasing products and services directly to the power and mining sector companies that operate throughout West Africa.
What Africa can learn from China’s special economic zones Published by Yejoo Kim on 8 December 2015 For African countries, setting up special economic zones can boost the diversification of their economies and promote manufacturing.
‘Don’t let competition drive your strategy,’ says marketing guru Jennifer Barassa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 December 2015 Top Kenyan entrepreneur Jennifer Barassa shares her business journey.
Angola’s Probity Laws: The will to combat corruption Published by Norman Nadorff on 8 December 2015 Many sub-Saharan African nations have enacted robust anti-corruption laws and created related enforcement mechanisms, often pursuant to treaty obligations or lender requirements. This article briefly describes the status of Angola’s anti-bribery laws.
Overcoming crisis after crisis: The story of Keroche Breweries Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 December 2015 For Kenyan entrepreneur Tabitha Karanja, the last 18 years have been a roller coaster ride.
Retailers should optimise supply chains this festive season Published by Staff Writer on 4 December 2015 Retailers need to pay careful attention to their supply chains during this period, as operations and delivery are key to client satisfaction.
Gulf investment in Africa: Key trends and opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2015 A new report highlights both the existing and potential role for Gulf investors on the continent.
Fred Swaniker’s plan to build 25 ‘world-class’ universities in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 3 December 2015 Ghanaian entrepreneur shares his model for low-cost, quality African universities.
