In frontier markets, invest for the long (and longer) term Published by Jonathan Berman on 6 May 2013 Frontier markets experience fast growth, but they’re no fast buck.
Meet the Boss: Patricia Ithau, managing director, L’Oréal East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 May 2013 “Success doesn’t come overnight. A lot of people want riches overnight.”
Can investors access Africa’s growth simply by investing in its stock markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 May 2013 A new report looks at the various investment opportunities for those seeking returns from Africa’s growth story.
Talking business with security company boss Tony Sugden Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 May 2013 In 2006 Tony Sugden, a retired Major in the British Army, co-founded Warrior Security.
Africa’s youth: a ‘ticking time bomb’ or an opportunity? Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 3 May 2013 The story of Africa’s worrisome youth unemployment is often told alongside the story of the continent’s fast and steady economic growth.
Many opportunities for Tanzanian entrepreneurs, but doing business is still no walk in the park Published by Kate Douglas on 3 May 2013 A number of opportunities and challenges exist for entrepreneurs and businesses in Tanzania.
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 May 2013 Coupled with strong economic growth over the past decade, Nigeria’s huge population presents many business opportunities for companies.
Make people and branding your recipe for success Published by Pam Moore on 2 May 2013 The human resource management field is changing fast, becoming a major strategic player for organisations and leading the way in which companies are perceived.
Why Africa is an important market for beauty company L’Oréal Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi caught up with L’Oréal East Africa managing director Patricia Ithau.
Africa’s top three airports rank higher than any airports in the USA Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2013 Latest survey results show that South African airports rank considerably above airports on the continent and, in some cases, the world.
Is the African middle class really middle class? Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2013 Can somebody earning the equivalent of only $2 per day really be considered middle class?
Investment firm 88mph reveals what it looks for in African tech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 29 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to 88mph’s Sylvia Brune and Kresten Buch about investing in African tech start-ups.
Don’t follow the herd when investing – lessons from Botswana Published by Mark Mobius on 29 April 2013 Many of us are conditioned to believe that the collective wisdom of the masses is superior to our own individual ideas.
Waste management company transforming trash into compost Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to TakaTaka Solutions founder Daniel Paffenholz.
