Start business networking now! – Register to attend SAITEX Published by Press Office on 8 June 2015 Visitor registration for the Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX), Africa’s biggest business opportunities event, is now open.
10 thought-provoking quotes from the 2015 World Economic Forum on Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 June 2015 The recent World Economic Forum held in Cape Town saw a number of global leaders share their thoughts on Africa’s growth and development.
Mobile payment – a game changer in Africa Published by Arrie Rautenbach on 8 June 2015 Smartphone penetration and mobile technology are changing the way Africans transact, writes Arrie Rautenbach, chief executive of Barclays Africa Retail Banking
Meet the Boss: Jake Cusack, managing partner, CrossBoundary Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 June 2015 “You will never be satisfied by some external accomplishment.”
M-Changa: Modernising traditional fundraising in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 June 2015 A local tech start-up is adding a touch of modernity to an age-old practice.
Five things to know about building business in Africa Published by Anthony Lewis on 5 June 2015 Market fundamentals that businesses must consider when developing their footprint in Africa.
Barclays Africa CEO on taking the continent’s capital markets to the next level Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2015 Although African capital markets are attracting growing interest, activity still remains subdued.
A new Nigerian government increases opportunities for the private sector Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2015 Four prominent businessmen discussed the economic outlook for Nigeria under its new government.
Five things you can learn from Greenlight Planet’s success in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 June 2015 Business advice from successful solar energy company.
Opening to global economy: What MasterCard’s deal in Somalia means Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to MasterCard about what its recent partnership with a Somali bank means for remittances and travel.
Despite setbacks, Africa is still rising Published by Aubrey Hruby on 3 June 2015 Rapid economic growth is neither linear nor smooth, and there will be many detours and bumps on the the road to prosperity.
Meet the Boss: Piyush Chandra, MD, Oriflame East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2015 “Success comes by choice not by chance!”
Solar lamp company adopts innovative rural distribution model in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2015 Selling to rural customers can be challenging but Greenlight Planet has implemented innovative distribution models.
Private equity firm explains why it invested in Zimbabwe’s dairy industry Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Spear Capital about their $6m investment deal with a leading dairy company.