Fresh Air sees potential for no-frills service in Zimbabwe Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2012 Zimbabwe’s new airline Fresh Air believes it has identified a gap in the local market for low-cost air travel.
Influx of foreign investors pushes demand for office space in Accra Published by Claude Harding on 28 August 2012 Foreign investors are driving demand for office space in Ghana’s capital Accra, according to property group Broll.
Nigerian designer discusses the business of fashion Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2012 “I view entrepreneurship as a vehicle for the realisation of one’s vision, dreams and passion,” says Kiki Kamanu.
Agriculture – ‘the most important sector of the African economy’ Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 August 2012 The need for Africa to diversify its economy from commodities alone has been mentioned constantly by many economic commentators.
Looking to attract investment into your company? Start networking Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2012 How can you and your company stand out amongst others to attract the right investor’s attention?
No need to reinvent the wheel, just listen to your customers Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2012 “You don’t necessarily have to reinvent the wheel, you just simply have to be a good listener to what your customers require,” says one of South Africa’s top entrepreneurs.
Six remarkable African infrastructure projects Published by Claude Harding on 24 August 2012 KPMG recently released its Infrastructure 100: World Cities Edition. How we made it in Africa takes a look at the six African projects that were included in the top 100.
Challenging perceptions about Somalia Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 August 2012 “Urban businessmen, international corporations, and rural pastoralists have all functioned in stateless Somalia, achieving standards of living for the country that are equal or superior to many other African nations.”
Hotel group discusses the strategy behind its African expansion Published by Kate Douglas on 22 August 2012 City Lodge Hotels Limited, has decided to venture out of South Africa for the first time with its entry into Botswana and Kenya.
A new plan to finance Africa’s SMEs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 August 2012 “SMEs face challenges in accessing finance because they largely lack collateral which banks ask for.”
Barclays rethinks its Africa strategy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 August 2012 In a statement released by Absa yesterday, the South African bank announced that UK banking giant Barclays is looking at combining the majority of its operations in Africa with its Absa subsidiary, in line with its strategy to operate as ‘One Bank’ across the continent.
Competition in micro-lending industry fast increasing, says Letshego MD Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2012 How we made it in Africa asks Jan Claassen, the group managing director at Letshego Holdings, about the role of micro-lending in Africa today.
Woman entrepreneur talks about having guts in business Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2012 “I know that hardships and struggles right now are preparation for where I want to be in five years.”
Mining: Kenya’s next frontier for economic growth? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 August 2012 Kenya’s first large-scale mine is on track to spur development of the mining sector
