How to reach 200 million people by bicycle Published by Funmi Akinluyi on 10 September 2012 If you are an investor that believes in the rise of African mass consumption, the food industry is probably one of the best ways to capture the long term opportunity.
Interview: The business of flowers in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 September 2012 Jane Ngige, chief executive of the Kenya Flower Council, speaks about the potential, challenges and future prospects of floriculture.
Travelling in Africa is getting “easier” Published by Loraine Stander on 9 September 2012 It is getting easier to travel in Africa. So said Johan Badenhorst, South African filmmaker and adventurer, recently.
Five trends driving Nigeria’s investment allure Published by Kate Douglas on 8 September 2012 In a recent report by Standard Bank, analysts Simon Freemantle and Jeremy Stevens outlined five trends powering Nigeria’s appeal to investors.
Company targets Kenyans ‘aspiring to drink wine, eat cheese and smoke cigars’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 September 2012 Delia Stirling and her husband Andy run one of Kenya’s leading cheese producing companies, Brown’s Cheese.
Ranked: Africa’s most competitive economies Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2012 The World Economic Forum (WEF) yesterday published its Global Competitiveness Report 2012-2013, which ranks economies in terms of national competitiveness.
South African insurance company partners with Airtel to distribute products Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2012 Mobile network operator Bharti Airtel this week announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Sanlam, a South African-based financial services group.
Why a Green Revolution alone is not enough for Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 September 2012 “Simply increasing yields and land under cultivation could lead to a world where buying steak in Europe is cheap, while millions of Africans continue to go hungry or even starve.”
The path of leadership – a road less travelled Published by Cobus Oosthuizen on 5 September 2012 With an overabundance of leadership literature available on the shelves and even more so at the click of a mouse, it seems incredible that more can still be said on the subject of leadership!
Five barriers to stable job creation in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2012 There are a number of barriers preventing African businesses from growing and hiring.
John Deere – unlocking Africa’s mechanisation potential Published by Promotional Feature on 5 September 2012 Africa is today a core market for John Deere with focused ambitions to unlock mechanisation potential in sub Sahara Africa.
Social entrepreneur connects African women to global e-commerce Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2012 “We believe that women are Africa’s greatest untapped resource,” says Ella Peinovich.
Undercover Farming Expo / ASNAPP Conference to focus on technology and sustainability Published by Promotional Feature on 3 September 2012 ASNAPP is again joining forces with Undercover Farming Expo to host a conference for existing and potential producers and buyers of vegetables, flowers, fruit and seedlings being produced hydroponically under protective cover.
Harnessing Africa’s stock exchanges to promote growth Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 3 September 2012 Despite some weaknesses, right policies could unleash their power
