Talent grab: How top companies are managing Africa’s skills shortage Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 March 2012 Human resources managers from IBM, Ernst & Young and Standard Bank share how they deal with Africa’s skills shortage.
Africa not doomed to remain under-developed Published by Ha-Joon Chang on 5 March 2012 Whether you read the press or academic journals, you get the impression that Africa is destined to remain under-developed.
Walmart director shares his thoughts about retail in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 March 2012 “One of the things that have amazed us, is that it is a very brand-conscious market.”
Would you invest in Chad? Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 March 2012 Chad is not a country usually on the radar of most investors. However, if Arnold Ekpe, CEO of Ecobank, is to be believed, business people might just find some good opportunities in the country.
Africa’s sugar industry set for solid growth in coming years Published by Promotional Feature on 29 February 2012 The potential for the sugar sector’s growth in Africa over the next five years is looking positive with various international consortiums investing in projects in Africa.
Private equity: Mismatch between opportunities and capital required Published by Claude Harding on 29 February 2012 In Africa, private equity investors can still access attractive opportunities with limited capital input, says professional services firm Ernst & Young.
Inefficiencies in banking sector holding back Africa’s growth Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 February 2012 A vibrant, competitive and efficient financial sector that reaches the majority of an economy’s population is a cornerstone of sustained high levels of economic growth and development.
Kenya’s John Waibochi speaks about living on the knife-edge of innovation Published by Regina Ekiru on 28 February 2012 Regina Ekiru speaks to John Waibochi, one of Kenya’s foremost tech entrepreneurs.
Africa is “coming alive” says top businessman Iqbal Survé Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2012 “This is an exciting time on our continent … This is Africa’s century. And if you don’t know that yet, you need to wake up to that fact.”
What to do when your company becomes too big Published by Claude Harding on 27 February 2012 Many entrepreneurs battle with the transition from a small to medium-sized company. Cheryl Nesbitt, founder of South African cooking school Capsicum Culinary Studio, offers some help.
Poll: Is foreign investment good for Africa? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 27 February 2012 The significant increase in foreign investment in Africa over recent years is a matter of much debate.
Supermarket chain Shoprite to open a store in DRC Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 February 2012 South Africa-based pan-African retailer Shoprite Holdings plans to open its first store in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before June 2012.
Trailblazing in Africa? Translation consultancy offers expertise Published by Staff Writer on 24 February 2012 Marketing to countries on a continent boasting such linguistic richness as Africa can be bewildering. The Folio Group has become recognised as being ‘a gateway to Africa’ by clients wishing to conduct export drives throughout the African continent.
Is South Africa still the gateway to Africa? Published by Claude Harding on 23 February 2012 Is South Africa still the gateway to the rest of the continent, or is it simply being bypassed?
