Meet the Boss: Kevin Teeroovengadum, CEO, AttAfrica Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2015 ‘I have learnt more from my taxi driver in Ghana and my taxi driver in Zambia than from market studies.’
Talking business with the founder of Ethiopia’s Kaldi’s Coffee chain Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 November 2015 Kaldi’s Coffee has been described at Ethiopia’s version of Starbucks. We talk to founder Tseday Asrat.
United Arab Emirates joining the jostle for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 5 November 2015 How we made it in Africa’s journalist Kate Douglas takes a closer look at the UAE’s interest in Africa.
Vivo Activewear founder shares lessons learnt in the retail business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2015 ‘If I were to start a new business today with my four years experience, I would do things quite differently,’ says Wandia Gichuru, founder of Vivo Activewear.
KiliMall: Kenyan e-commerce company sees opportunity in secondary cities Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 November 2015 ‘Currently Nairobi is the biggest market for most ecommerce platforms here but other cities and towns around the country are also growing.’
McDonald’s in Nigeria: ‘It’s not about if, it’s about when’ Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2015 McDonald’s South Africa CEO Greg Solomon discusses the company’s strategy for the rest of Africa.
Africa: Supply and demand of private equity funding capital skewed Published by RisCura on 3 November 2015 The supply of capital for large cap opportunities in Africa is outstripping the demand for capital.
H&M discusses entry into South African market Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 The Swedish fashion retailer plans to have five stores in South Africa before May. We talk to its country manager and customers.
Brands in Africa: The most admired and valuable Published by Justin Probyn on 2 November 2015 Non-African brands dominated the rankings, with nine of the top 10 most admired brands in Africa being foreign.
Africa the ‘New China’ when it comes to appetite for retail Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2015 “However, while there are increasingly more opportunities, businesses and investors need to look at each market individually before expanding, as there is no one-size-fit-all strategy for the African market.”
China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 China’s slowing growth, coupled with the fall in commodity prices, could see African exports to China almost halve in value this year.
Oil price plunge: Equatorial Guinea wants to diversify economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 November 2015 Equatorial Guinea is one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest oil producers. However, with the price of crude down roughly 50% over the past year, the country is looking to diversify its economy.
Kenyan entrepreneur shares his experiences working in China Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 November 2015 ‘I still think China is a mystery to most African investors,’ says Walter Ruigu, founder of advisory firm CAMAL.
Fastjet Zimbabwe wants to capture bus travellers with low-cost flights Published by Kate Douglas on 30 October 2015 ‘We already have been designated by the Zimbabwean authorities to fly to three other countries – Malawi, South Africa and Botswana,’ says the group’s COO.
