Know your business partner in Africa – three simple checks Published by Mitchell Mackay on 9 May 2013 A trusted and capable local business partner is a sought-after commodity in Africa.
Meet the Boss: James Mwangi, CEO, Equity Bank Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 May 2013 “We need to look at ways to unlock the youth demographic dividend.”
Many American companies fail to appreciate Africa’s opportunities, says US-based investor Published by Kate Douglas on 9 May 2013 “I think we are missing an unbelievable opportunity,” says Robert Scharar.
Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2013 The fact that Kenya’s recent elections was conducted relatively peacefully should send a positive message to investors, says Alan Cassels, Kenya country manager of DHL.
The big potential in African smallholders Published by Pat Devenish on 9 May 2013 A strong relationship with smallholder farmers is central to Seed Co’s approach.
Meet the Boss: Ebenezer Essoka, CEO, Standard Chartered South Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 May 2013 “I am also a myth buster; when you say it can’t be done, I believe it can be done.”
Growth in pensions means good times ahead for Africa’s private equity industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 May 2013 Africa’s private equity industry will be a major beneficiary of the growth in pension funds.
Executing winning strategies in Africa Published by Kennedy Bungane on 7 May 2013 There is always discussion about risk and reward in Africa – how to move away from perceived risk to actually objectively understand what risk you’ve got.
Meet the Boss: Tony Sugden, CEO, Warrior Security Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 May 2013 “Cashflow is king and I will admit there have been times when I have seriously wondered how to fund the growth.”
How top businessman Ashish J. Thakkar approaches investment in Africa Published by Ashish J Thakkar on 6 May 2013 “I believe that the real opportunities lie in creating new businesses.”
In frontier markets, invest for the long (and longer) term Published by Jonathan Berman on 6 May 2013 Frontier markets experience fast growth, but they’re no fast buck.
Meet the Boss: Patricia Ithau, managing director, L’Oréal East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 May 2013 “Success doesn’t come overnight. A lot of people want riches overnight.”
Can investors access Africa’s growth simply by investing in its stock markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 May 2013 A new report looks at the various investment opportunities for those seeking returns from Africa’s growth story.
Talking business with security company boss Tony Sugden Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 May 2013 In 2006 Tony Sugden, a retired Major in the British Army, co-founded Warrior Security.