Four things this packaging company teaches us about Africa’s consumer goods industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 October 2017 Keith Dilkes, Africa export sales manager at Polyoak Packaging, gives his perspective on the trends impacting the consumer goods industry.
Four trend-driven franchising opportunities in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 17 October 2017 Industries that are ripe for expansion.
Ethiopian topped industry and customer choice awards as the Rising Star Carrier of the Year Published by Press Office on 17 October 2017 Payload Asia magazine honours excellence in the air cargo industry with more than 90 nominations competing for 20 awards categories and more than 25,000 online votes in the Customer Choice Awards.
Taking stock of Uganda’s economy 55 years after independence Published by Sarah Logan on 17 October 2017 Over the past two decades, Uganda’s economy has developed in important ways.
Trump’s Africa policy is still incoherent, but key signals are emerging Published by John J Stremlau on 17 October 2017 ‘Africa has tremendous business potential, I have so many friends going to your countries trying to get rich,’ said the US President.
Acclaimed entrepreneur on bootstrapping, cash flow and why a good idea isn’t enough Published by Justin Probyn on 17 October 2017 Talking business with Siraaj Adams, co-owner of Cape Town-based Iyeza Health.
Actis sponsors international scholarships for students or alumni of Honoris United Universities Published by Press Office on 16 October 2017 Graduates can apply to study at institutions such as the University of Oxford, Cambridge, or a Russell Group University in the UK, or a similarly prestigious university in the US.
DHL Express highlights importance of managing customer experiences to stay ahead of competition Published by Staff Writer on 16 October 2017 ‘Customers want choice and convenience, and if a solution is pushed back on them, it may lead to frustration and dissatisfaction.’
Fundo Soberano de Angola announces investment updates for Q2 2017 Published by Staff Writer on 12 October 2017 The FSDEA’s total assets increased by $60m to $5.05bn from $4.99bn in 2016.
UCT GSB centre only African business school on new UN Development Programme research council Published by Press Office on 12 October 2017 The UNSIF Research Council includes prominent universities in the US, Europe and Asia with only the University of Cape Town representing the African continent.
Who’s got the biggest economy in Africa? Published by Charles Robertson on 12 October 2017 Nigeria may have lost out to South Africa in terms of being the largest economy in Africa in 2017, but this South African resurgence won’t last for too long.
Debunking the stereotypes about high risks for investing in Africa Published by Richard Li on 11 October 2017 Separating fact from fiction.
Value of M&A transactions involving sub-Saharan Africa the highest since 2013 Published by Staff Writer on 11 October 2017 Investment banking fees reach an estimated $366.3m in the first nine months of 2017.
African Innovation Foundation – call for applications: Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 awards Published by Press Office on 10 October 2017 A pan-African open call inviting submissions for the seventh edition of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) awards from 10 October 2017 to 10 January 2018.
