A.T. Kearney ranks Gabon and Botswana as Africa’s top retail markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2015 In its recently published 2015 African Retail Development Index, consultancy A.T. Kearney ranks African countries according to their attractiveness for retail expansion.
Customer care via WhatsApp: Kenyan company finds traction abroad Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 September 2015 Ongair allows companies to communicate with their customers via messaging platforms such as WhatsApp.
DHL Express appoints new Managing Director for sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 28 September 2015 Hennie Heymans, currently Managing Director of DHL Express South Africa, has been appointed as Managing Director of DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Export or die: Is this Africa’s year of trade? Published by Jacqueline Musiitwa on 25 September 2015 The specialised trade in raw materials is decreasing Africa’s competitiveness, making diversification necessary.
Meet the Boss: Andrew Reicher, chairman – investment committee, Catalyst Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 September 2015 ‘There is much to do and so little time to do it in.’
Local content development for real: Going beyond ticking the boxes Published by Helder Buvana on 25 September 2015 The development of community enterprises to their full potential is the sustainable solution to many of the challenges faced by countries in Africa.
MoboFree founder shares ingredients to a successful African marketplace Published by Kate Douglas on 25 September 2015 ‘The game is not so much about acquiring customers – that’s just the beginning. It is about how to keep your customers engaged over time.’
Energy investment in Africa: Unleash the potential Published by Rob Tims on 23 September 2015 Africa needs to be creating a robust investment environment, avoiding the ‘feast and famine’ scenario that all too often accompanies oil price cycles.
Running a business not for the faint-hearted: The story of Mi-Fone Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 Despite the glowing media headlines, behind the scenes all was not well at Mi-Fone.
Young Chinese professionals talk about life in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 While Chinese professionals face many cultural difficulties in Africa, they also see the continent as a land of opportunity.
Young Ivorian wants people to view agriculture as a legitimate business Published by Staff Writer on 23 September 2015 Ivorian Gabriel Kombassere (18) is young, passionate and determined. He is also a social entrepreneur who wants Africa’s youth to start viewing agriculture as a viable business option.
Start-up snapshot: An app to get your laundry done in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 Yoza is a laundry service app that enables people in Uganda’s capital Kampala to find casual labourers to do their laundry.
Eneza CEO: With real money to be made, education sector not only for NGOs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 September 2015 Education company Eneza is approaching the 500,000 user mark.
Toys giant Hasbro puts down deeper roots in South African market Published by Kate Douglas on 21 September 2015 Global toys and games company, Hasbro, is looking to gain a larger share of the South African market with the launch of its local subsidiary.
