Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit addictive, says Stanbic IBTC boss Published by Claude Harding on 3 May 2011 Chris Newson, CEO of Stanbic IBTC Bank says the Nigerian people’s entrepreneurial spirit and energy are “incredibly addictive and powerful”.
South Africa’s unemployment rate rises to 25% Published by Staff Writer on 3 May 2011 South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 25% in the first quarter of 2011, a 1% increase from the fourth quarter of 2010.
Entrepreneur watch: I sold my wedding ring to stay in business Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 May 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru speaks to Jenny Luesby, founder and chief executive of African Laughter, a Kenyan public relations and new media company.
Infrastructure one of Central Africa’s largest challenges Published by Claude Harding on 3 May 2011 Poor infrastructure is one of the biggest factors keeping Central Africa from achieving its full growth potential.
Ghanaian business people unhappy about high borrowing costs Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2011 During a recent forum, business people lamented the high borrowing costs in Ghana.
Fresh fruit and vegetables for Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 1 May 2011 Propots, a Cape Town-based firm established in 2000, specialises in supplying quality fruit and vegetables to the African market.
African stock markets look at regional integration Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 April 2011 Various regions in Africa are at different levels in as far as the integration of capital market activity is concerned.
China, India and Brazil battling it out for Mozambique’s resources Published by Staff Writer on 29 April 2011 The emerging economic powers of Brazil, India and China are contending for Mozambique’s natural resources, while the government is following a sophisticated balancing act to keep everyone happy.
Africa’s brain drain – should we be worried? Published by Claude Harding on 27 April 2011 Every year thousands of highly-skilled Africans relocate to countries such as the United States, Canada, France and United Kingdom, in search of higher salaries and better career opportunities.
Barclays’ South African subsidiary introduces no-frills banking Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2011 The brightly coloured, “funky”-looking outlets is a big step away from the lender’s traditional halls.
New Radisson hotel set to open in Lagos Published by Claude Harding on 26 April 2011 A new 125 room hotel in Lagos’ busy port precinct of Apapa is set to open its doors in the first quarter of 2013.
South African firms see potential in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 26 April 2011 Many South African firms are seeing investment opportunities in Nigeria and are currently making plans to enter the market.
Why Africa needs its own business school model Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 April 2011 “I am not sure if the models of these foreign business schools are the right models for Africa.”
Shoprite to open four new stores in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 25 April 2011 South Africa-based Pan-African supermarket group Shoprite will open four new outlets in Nigeria before the end of the year.
