MTN still sees growth potential in Nigeria, over 10 years later Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2012 “Our view is that there continues to be very significant growth potential. It is the largest market in Africa. It will very soon be the largest economy in Africa.”
‘Many people in Africa confuse risk with poor execution’ Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2012 Peter Staude shares some of the lessons Tongaat Hulett has learnt from doing business in Africa.
A global rush for Africa’s land: risks and opportunities Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 October 2012 In most African countries, the urgent need for development in agriculture and the lack of fiscal space to support capital intensive projects has facilitated large-scale land deals.
Microsoft South Africa: “Flexibility is at the core of our working environment” Published by Kate Douglas on 30 October 2012 How we made it in Africa asks Linda Kok, Microsoft South Africa’s human resources lead, what it takes to be a top employer in Africa.
Finance ready plan: Developing the soybean value chain in Cameroon Published by Promotional Feature on 30 October 2012 Dynamic Group identified the highly profitable nature of soybean cultivation in Cameroon, as well as the positive social impact that this crop would have on underdeveloped regions.
Finance ready plan: Turn waterfall pumps and biogas plants into economic assets for farmers Published by Promotional Feature on 30 October 2012 Cephas Ventures Enterprises turns natural resources into economic assets. It has two divisions, one specialising in waterfall pumps, and one in biogas plants.
Finance ready plan: From importation to producing baking ingredients locally in Tanzania Published by Promotional Feature on 30 October 2012 In operation since 1995, Principal Company Ltd has primarily dealt with the importation and sale of bakery ingredients. Despite providing a steadily growing business over the past decade, Principal Company has noted the potential market in Tanzania, and East Africa more generally, to process and sell products themselves, which they currently import.
Palm oil is coming home to Africa Published by Ranveer Chauhan on 30 October 2012 Ranveer Chauhan, managing director and global head of palm at agribusiness company Olam, looks at the case for sustainable palm oil production in Africa.
Interview: Insight into Invest in Africa’s game plan Published by Kate Douglas on 30 October 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to William Pollen, the programme director of Invest in Africa.
How the West is winning Ghana through fashion and fast food Published by Cordie Aziz on 29 October 2012 “Each day, I am amazed about how American the life in Accra is,” says Cordie Aziz, an American who moved to Ghana over a year ago.
Managers: the missing link in the African growth story Published by Jonathan Cook and Rebecca Harrison on 29 October 2012 If Africa is to capitalise on its potential, it will require managers who possess the personal drive and skills necessary to develop successful and healthy institutions.
A busy year for producers of British-Nigerian sitcom ‘Meet the Adebanjos’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2012 The past year has been a busy one for the small team behind ‘Meet the Adebanjos’. Numerous television deals have been signed and the show has also been adapted for the stage.
Standard Bank sees potential in lending to Africa’s informal businesses Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2012 “If we want to be a relevant bank in Africa, we have to look to banking people who are self-employed and running small businesses.”
Commercial farming in the Congo not for the faint-hearted Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2012 How we made it in Africa looks at how a group of South African farmers is establishing commercial agriculture in the Congo.