Battle of the brands about to begin in Africa Published by Dianna Games on 1 October 2012 “Some of the world’s fastest-growing economies are here and international brands want a piece of the action.”
What is driving the growth of financial services in Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 1 October 2012 Africa’s growing consumer base and total purchasing power offers considerable opportunities in the financial services sector.
Why traditional marketing is not yet dead in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Kwesi Sakyi-Gyinae on 1 October 2012 “Yes, scheme to harness online opportunities for your brand; but no, don’t get drenched in its thickest waters just yet.”
Will Tanzania’s two new innovation hubs boost the country’s tech scene? Published by Jonathan Kalan on 28 September 2012 Two new innovation hubs are challenging the notion that tech just won’t take off in Tanzania.
Proposed Nigerian reality show looking to lure the youth back to farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2012 A Nigerian company, Hayzee Mind Concept, is planning to launch a reality show where contestants will have to demonstrate their farming skills.
Venture capital or private equity? The entrepreneur’s dilemma Published by Adrian Dommisse on 27 September 2012 If you’re a small business and you want to grow, at some point you’ll need more money than you can raise from operations, or borrow from family and friends.
Ghanaian entrepreneur talks agribusiness and overcoming challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 27 September 2012 “I constantly have an urge to understand situations and find solutions for most problems I encounter.”
How two of Africa’s top companies keep their employees happy Published by Kate Douglas on 27 September 2012 With Google’s headquarters featuring a bowling alley, and software makers SAS Institute allowing unlimited sick days, what are companies in Africa doing to keep their employees happy?
Engineering design firm wants to ‘bring Dubai to Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 September 2012 A leading UAE-based architectural and engineering design consultancy talks about setting up shop in Africa to explore new opportunities on the continent.
What you should know about Africa’s young people Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2012 Staying in touch with their friends via mobile phones; scheming ways on how to build the next Facebook; and football, football, football. These thoughts and activities seem to play a central role in the lives of many African youths.
Developing transfer pricing laws in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 September 2012 Transfer pricing rules are becoming increasingly necessary on the continent.
M&A: Opportunities for SA companies in rest of continent, but challenges remain Published by Claude Harding on 25 September 2012 “The challenge with acquisitions in African countries is that the formal economies are underdeveloped and so acquisitions are feasible only on a piecemeal basis.”
Africa, mobile, and the cue cards marketers can relish Published by Kwesi Sakyi-Gyinae on 24 September 2012 “The United States economy is nine times the size of Africa’s, but Africa has twice as many mobile phones.” This gutsy opening statistic from Ghana-based Bright B. Simons’ intelligent article on why ‘Africa’s True Mobile Revolution Has Yet to Start’ pinched me wide awake the morning I received the e-mail alert.
Africa: ‘my last posting for my career’ Published by Kate Douglas on 22 September 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to James Deiotte, Ernst & Young’s new Africa Tax Leader, on his decision to relocate to Africa.
