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African economies capture world attention, but still a long way to go

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 12 August 2012

Undoubtedly Africa is still bedevilled by poverty, with half of its people living on less than $2 a day. However, its economic growth over the past decade has been striking.

Hydraform International continues to expand its product range

Published by Promotional Feature on 12 August 2012

Hydraform, with 24 years’ experience, continues to maintain its leadership position in the block and brick making machine industry through on-going product innovation and is excited to announce the launch of the new Hydraform M7MI-SUPER Interlocking Blockmaking Machine.

Indigenisation law to affect more sectors in Zimbabwe

Published by Safiyya Patel on 10 August 2012

In 2007 the Zimbabwean government passed into law the controversial Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act.

Kenyan restaurant brand targeting growing middle class

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 August 2012

How we made it in Afica’s Dinfin Mulupi talks to Caroline Kongere, owner of Kenya’s Subzone Restaurants brand.

How Stuart Forrest built one of Africa’s top animation studios

Published by Kate Douglas on 10 August 2012

Stuart Forrest, owner of Triggerfish Animation Studios, talks to How we made it in Africa’s Kate Douglas.

The misunderstood lives of Chinese traders in Africa

Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2012

How we made it in Africa takes a look at the largely undocumented lives of Chinese shopkeepers on the continent.

Three African countries with good potential for tourism investors

Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 August 2012

Euromonitor recently identified some African countries that are likely to see strong growth in tourism.

South African cement company seeking growth in Ethiopia

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 August 2012

South Africa’s Pretoria Portland Cement Company (PPC), has joined hands with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), to acquire a 47% equity stake in Habesha Cement Share Company (HCSCo) of Ethiopia in a US$21m deal.

Need up to $5m investment for your growing business? Enter the Fast5 Challenge

Published by Promotional Feature on 8 August 2012

A fantastic opportunity is available for all established high-growth businesses in Africa that need up to US$5 million investment in order to expand.

Entrepreneur watch: From bankruptcy to success

Published by Kate Douglas on 8 August 2012

“Being an entrepreneur is first and foremost a state of mind so in that sense one could say it is a 24/7/365 activity and all consuming.”

Entrepreneur watch: Those who can, teach

Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2012

Being a successful entrepreneur in your twenties is not a common reality in Africa. Imran Khan, however, is an exception.

Africa’s vanishing Lake Chad

Published by Ahmad Salkida on 7 August 2012

As you approach the Lake Chad basin from Maiduguri, in northeastern Nigeria, the atmosphere of despair is telling.

What is Google’s game plan in Africa?

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 August 2012

Google has ramped up its operations significantly in sub-Saharan Africa over the past few years.

Why talent is a major concern for African CEOs

Published by Claude Harding on 6 August 2012

African companies have to fork out more and more money to attract and retain high-quality professionals.

News

African economies capture world attention, but still a long way to go

Hydraform International continues to expand its product range

Indigenisation law to affect more sectors in Zimbabwe

Kenyan restaurant brand targeting growing middle class

How Stuart Forrest built one of Africa’s top animation studios

The misunderstood lives of Chinese traders in Africa

Three African countries with good potential for tourism investors

South African cement company seeking growth in Ethiopia

Need up to $5m investment for your growing business? Enter the Fast5 Challenge

Entrepreneur watch: From bankruptcy to success

Entrepreneur watch: Those who can, teach

Africa’s vanishing Lake Chad

What is Google’s game plan in Africa?

Why talent is a major concern for African CEOs

Ghanaian CEO shares lessons from building a retail business

Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story

Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Ghana: Profiting from local rice production

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

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