Start-up snapshot: Trying to carve a niche in Kenya’s competitive dairy industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2015 Talking business with the founder of Fity Foods.
McKinsey: Five ways how South Africa can reignite economic growth Published by McKinsey on 4 September 2015 South Africa has no shortage of ideas, but a tone of pessimism is growing as many worry that the economy is stuck in a low-growth trap.
Look to regional markets, urges Zambeef boss Published by Staff Writer on 4 September 2015 Small-scale farmers have a vital role to play.
Industrial blades supplier profiting from Africa’s food processing growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2015 Why a Cape Town manufacturer of specialised cutting tools has turned its attention towards Africa’s food processing industry.
The Uqalo Consumer Index: Headwinds for Nigerian consumer Published by Diane Laas on 4 September 2015 Our most recent index, based on data at the end of August, has fallen to 23.2x which is its lowest level since March 2014.
Why shopping centre developer is backing the town of Tete in Mozambique Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 September 2015 Terrace Africa is betting on demand for formal retail in the remote town of Tete.
Meet the Boss: Bright Simons, founder, mPedigree Network Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2015 ‘People must see your mission as the canvas against which they can draw their own successful mission and find fulfilment in it.’
Francophone Africa’s young contenders for the Anzisha Prize Published by Staff Writer on 3 September 2015 Three young entrepreneurs from francophone Africa who applied for the 2015 Anzisha Prize.
How to sell insurance to low-income earners in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 September 2015 ‘Insurance models from the west simply have not worked in Africa.’
DRC tries mega-farms to reduce food imports Published by Nick Long on 2 September 2015 The Democratic Republic of Congo is trying out a large-scale agricultural plan that is, to say the least, ambitious.
Trevor Manuel on role of private sector and what we can learn from Ethiopia Published by Sanlam Investments on 2 September 2015 Trevor Manuel shared his views on the most important investment challenges that South Africa and Africa currently face.
The pros and cons of working for a start-up Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 September 2015 ‘There is a big thrill in being part of a team that is innovating and pioneering something new.’
Africa’s gaming industry: Expert shares her thoughts Published by Justin Probyn on 1 September 2015 We ask Pippa Tshabalala to comment on the continent’s gaming potential.
$1,650 per kg? Truffle expert talks about South Africa’s budding industry Published by Kate Douglas on 31 August 2015 Mycologist and truffle farmer Leon Potgieter shares how the valuable mushroom is taking root in Western Cape.
