How to win in Africa: 5 lessons from successful companies Published by Bain Insights on 8 January 2013 Bain & Company looks at five effective approaches for companies to navigate Africa’s thorny business landscape.
More to Mauritius than cocktails and turquoise waters Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 January 2013 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his thoughts on Mauritius.
Global competition preparing women entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level Published by Promotional Feature on 8 January 2013 The Women in Business Challenge – the business plan competition seeking women entrepreneurs presenting businesses with the potential for high growth and impact – returns in its fourth edition.
Will we be seeing slower growth in remittances to Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2013 The last decade saw a strong growth in remittances into sub-Saharan Africa. Remittances are estimated to reach close to US$30 billion in 2015.
Tinsel actress Lizz Njagah talks about Kenya’s film and TV industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2013 “Right now, the industry needs people who are brave enough to make films, not for short term gain, but with long term thinking.”
Five reasons why companies and small-scale farmers are not in business together Published by Kate Douglas on 4 January 2013 While it is mutually beneficial for companies and smallholders to do business together, they face a number of challenges.
Foreign investors cautiously optimistic about Africa, says risk expert Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Alkan Shenyuz, managing director at Veventis, about risk and foreign investment into the continent.
Business opportunity: Manufacture high-quality snack foods in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 1 January 2013 Snack Quip, our South African-based company, specialises in the supply of complete turnkey snack production plants.
Increased profits through drying and juicing of fruit & vegetables Published by Promotional Feature on 1 January 2013 Every year large quantities of fruits and vegetables go to waste in Africa due to various reasons including very limited access to further processing technologies and facilities.
A turn-key solution to profit from poultry Published by Promotional Feature on 1 January 2013 Surehatch has developed a proven turn-key solution which will enable anyone wanting to make money from poultry to do so.
Manufacture quality beverages for the growing African market Published by Promotional Feature on 1 January 2013 Soda King, a South Africa-based manufacturer of soft drinks and purified water, is offering business people and entrepreneurs across the continent a unique franchise opportunity to establish a localised bottling plant.
Highly profitable machines to start your own business Published by Promotional Feature on 1 January 2013 Zhauns Business Opportunity Group offers a unique range of highly profitable machines to start your own business with. We offer the widest range of machinery on the African continent.
Interlocking blocks – a cost effective building solution for Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 1 January 2013 Interlocking soil-cement blocks allow for the quick and cost efficient construction of housing units and other buildings. South Africa-based Hydraform’s Interlocking Blockmaking Machines are currently being used across Africa by property developers, entrepreneurs, governments and NGOs.
Get started in small-scale food manufacturing Published by Promotional Feature on 1 January 2013 Fixtrade, a South Africa-based producer of stainless steel equipment, is offering entrepreneurs in Africa the opportunity to start their own small-scale food manufacturing businesses.
