Interview: Why Germany’s Pearl Gold decided to invest in Mali Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 September 2011 “The Malian business environment is characterised by increasing market liberalisation, openness to foreign trade and investments, and high GDP growth rates.”
Regional economic integration essential for Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 15 September 2011 Global changes have been accompanied by significant improvement in Africa’s prospects for growth and development.
Piracy pulverising global supply chain Published by Abrie de Swardt on 15 September 2011 Pirating shenanigans by Hollywood’s “Jack Sparrow” undershoot today’s high seas reality by far. Romanticised pirating portrayals do not begin to give rise to modern day pirating violence and brutality, which extends across much of the western Indian Ocean.
The end of SA’s low-cost airline industry as we know it? Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2011 South Africa’s low-cost airline industry is battling for survival amidst rising fuel prices, airport tax increases and sluggish consumer demand.
Brand building in Angola a tricky business Published by Claude Harding on 14 September 2011 Foreign companies doing business in Angola need to tailor their marketing and advertising specifically for the local market.
Logistics companies looking to cash in from Asia-Africa trade Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2011 Logistics services companies such as AP Moeller-Maersk A/S and Deutsche Post AG are boosting shipping links between Asia and Africa to benefit from record trade between the two regions.
Kenya: Former coffee plantations making way for property development Published by Staff Writer on 13 September 2011 Farmland on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi is increasingly being used for property development.
Woolworths adopts new business model for African expansion Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2011 South Africa-based clothing and general merchandise retailer Woolworths will replace its franchise business model with joint venture partnerships as it expands into the rest of the continent.
Interview: Financing Kenya’s entrepreneurs Published by Regina Ekiru on 13 September 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru chats with Rishi Khubchandani, the general manager for the Kenyan office of venture capital fund GroFin.
GoodLuck trio to perform at Digital Edge Live Published by Promotional Feature on 12 September 2011 With an upbeat blend of jazzy keyboards, sultry vocals and funky saxophone tones, GoodLuck are guaranteed to pack a punch with their energetic beats at the Digital Edge Live event on the 14th October 2011 at the Dragon Power arena in Cape Town.
Kenya: Google wants your business online Published by Femi Adewunmi on 12 September 2011 Google wants to see every small and medium size business in Kenya have its own website.
Private equity fundraising for Africa returns to pre-crisis levels Published by Claude Harding on 12 September 2011 Private equity fundraising for funds dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa has returned to levels seen before the start of the financial crisis.
Learn the ins and outs of broiler production with Agri4Africa books and DVDs Published by Promotional Feature on 10 September 2011 Agri4Africa has partnered with Kejafa Knowledge Works, a publisher and distributor of agricultural books, DVDs and other training materials to make two practical resources on broiler production available to African farmers, entrepreneurs, business people and other interested parties.
Revolutionary hand pump for Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 10 September 2011 South Africa-based JOOSTE CYLINDER & PUMP COMPANY manufactures an innovative hand pump for the African market.
