Africa Tech Trends: Apple Music up against local competitors Published by Tom Jackson on 12 June 2015 When Apple Music finally lands in Africa, it will enter an already overcrowded music streaming space.
Difficult to compete as a local food processor, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2015 Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda shares some of the challenges local food processing faces.
Collaboration is crucial to boosting trade in Africa, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 12 June 2015 “Africa needs to remove the obstacles which hinder the ease of doing business.”
Coca-Cola on how efficient partnerships drive big business success in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 June 2015 “What we have realised over the years is that partnerships between government, civil society, and the private sector are critical to addressing the many challenges we face.”
Easier financing is helping fast track energy projects and bridge gaps, says Standard Bank Published by Staff Writer on 11 June 2015 More workable and pragmatic models for project finance are helping improve the pace of projects in Africa and remove some of the bottlenecks.
Why self-awareness is key to entrepreneurial success Published by Busi Raphekwane on 11 June 2015 “Having a good understanding of who you are is the first step in developing yourself as an entrepreneur.”
Six Tanzanian companies taking advantage of a changing economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 June 2015 Tanzania-based businesses riding on the country’s emerging opportunities.
Unrealistic to emulate Mark Zuckerberg, says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2015 “If your entrepreneurial dream is to be a billionaire in two years, you are being unrealistic.”
Zambia: Bridging the housing gap for middle- to low-income earners Published by Press Office on 10 June 2015 UN-Habitat expects that Zambia will be 50% urbanised by 2030.
Connecting with young Kenyans via the Sheng urban language Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2015 “These 20-year-old kids will have purchasing power tomorrow. Sheng is the language to use to resonate with them.”
Big potential but many hurdles surround online retail in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 June 2015 Online retail offers an attractive value proposition for Nigerians.
Forget uncultivated land – Africa must produce more on existing farms Published by Kate Douglas on 9 June 2015 IFAD’s president says Africa’s average smallholder only produces 40% of potential.
Analysis: OPEC’s recent meeting and implications for the crude market Published by Tom Nelson on 9 June 2015 Investec’s Tom Nelson shares his outlook for oil after the latest OPEC meeting.
Nollywood takes on Paris Published by Lisa Bryant on 9 June 2015 After India’s Bollywood, Nigeria’s Nollywood is the world’s second-largest filmmaker, producing 2,000 or more movies every year.
