Notes from Botswana: Africa’s poster child of governance and growth Published by Cavan Osborne on 21 September 2015 Despite its stability, operating conditions are tough in the country.
Phatisa’s Pan African Housing Fund teams up with Tamarind Properties, Kenya Published by Press Office on 21 September 2015 The Pan African Housing Fund has entered into an agreement with Tamarind Properties to develop 140 single-family homes in a residential development in Nakuru Town, Kenya.
Three mega trends in Africa’s commercial property development Published by John Truter on 21 September 2015 Major trends that will influence Africa’s commercial property development well into the next decade.
After exile: Why Barkue Tubman returned to Liberia to set up her marketing firm Published by Kate Douglas on 18 September 2015 “As I spent time here I recognised there was so much need for everything. It was like a blank canvas.”
VC investor: Forget the middle class, Africa’s opportunity lies in low-income demand Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2015 London-based venture capital firm, TLcom Capital, has its eye on African tech companies.
Plugging Africa’s middle-management gap Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 September 2015 ‘We need a million effective, competent and responsible managers on the continent.’
Retail industry barriers limit growth of small manufacturers in South Africa Published by Michael Wood and Sane Mdlalose on 17 September 2015 Competing in the FMCG space is a survival of the fittest and the fittest are often the established giants of the manufacturing world who have oodles of cash flow to back supply and demand needs.
Meet Africa’s top young entrepreneurs for 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 17 September 2015 Here are this year’s top 12 finalists for the Anzisha Prize, and why they deserve to be in the running for the title of Africa’s top young entrepreneur in 2015.
Stuart Bradley becomes Phatisa’s joint managing partner Published by Press Office on 17 September 2015 Stuart Bradley, senior partner, has been appointed joint managing partner at the Phatisa Group.
Ashish Thakkar: Africa doesn’t want pity, but business partnerships Published by Ashish J Thakkar on 17 September 2015 ‘We want to do business with you, and we believe you will benefit from these business relationships as much as we will.’
Why South Africa’s economy is likely to grow more slowly than its potential Published by Jakkie Cilliers on 16 September 2015 South Africa’s lack of a clear policy direction, poor leadership, corruption and electricity supply problems will be the major constraints to its economic growth over the next 20 years.
Why local content in Africa’s extractive sector won’t work without home grown human capital Published by Akanimo Odon on 16 September 2015 Africa’s extractive industries are committed to local content but universities aren’t producing the right kind of graduates.
Culture shock: Helping Chinese investors to better integrate in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2015 China House is assisting Chinese companies to do better business in Africa.
Start-up snapshot: Software for more efficient churches Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 September 2015 ‘Churches buy real estate, they buy equipment, they buy vehicles – so there is nothing strange in churches buying software.’
