Accra expected to be the fastest growing African city for millionaires Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 August 2013 Accra’s number of high net worth individuals are expected grow from 800 in 2012 to 1,500 in 2020.
How an online startup has pulled in a growing number of buyers and sellers Published by Menno Gazendam on 16 August 2013 Menno Gazendam talks to one of the founders of Hello Pretty, an online marketplace for handmade goods.
Western Union grows mobile banking business across Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 16 August 2013 With more mobile phone users than bank account holders on the continent, Western Union is focusing its business on mobile banking technology.
Business lessons from an ‘honest’ car salesman Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to the founder of Kenya’s Sean Garstin Motors.
TripAdvisor means hotels need to be on top of their game, all the time Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2013 How we made it in Africa looks at how some of the continent’s hotels are managing their online reputations.
Know your product’s potential and go with it, advises award-winning entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 15 August 2013 South African company Cubicle Solutions is seeing the results of four years of hard work and a focused business plan.
Eight things you probably didn’t know about The Gambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2013 Claude Edgard Zocli, country manager for logistics company DHL in The Gambia, shares eight interesting facts and insights about the small West African country.
‘Tourism can be unpredictable,’ says safari company owner Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 August 2013 Tourism accounts for a large part of many African countries’ GDPs, but the industry faces numerous obstacles.
Think Juba not Jacksonville – supply chain trends in Africa Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 14 August 2013 Supply chain trends in African businesses differ dramatically from those in developed markets.
Five mistakes to avoid when expanding your business into Africa Published by Menno Gazendam and Hennie du Plessis on 14 August 2013 The African continent is littered with the corpses of failed business expansion projects.
Can trade make a difference in Africa? Published by Carlos Lopes on 14 August 2013 Africa’s economic power is growing, and trade can significantly aid sustainable development.
US keeps eye on European competition for African trade Published by Gabe Joselow on 13 August 2013 US considering extending African Growth and Opportunity Act, while keeping an eye on potential deals between European and African nations.
How property developer cashes in on construction of Kenyan superhighway Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 August 2013 Grabbing land development opportunities along Kenya’s new highway
Meet the Boss: Richard Malcolm, south and east African regional VP, Western Union Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2013 “Approach anything and everything with an attitude of energy and enthusiasm.”