Majority of SA agribusinesses would consider opportunities in rest of Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 February 2013 South African agribusiness companies are eyeing the rest of the continent for growth.
Why the Barclays/ABSA Africa merger is a good deal Published by Jan Meintjes on 11 February 2013 In many ways Africa has been the favourite story for South African equities in 2012. African expansion strategies have been richly rewarded by the market over the past 12 months.
Top businessman shares 15 pieces of advice for Africa’s entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 8 February 2013 Top South African businessman Fred Robertson shares his secrets to success.
The rise of the African consumer Published by McKinsey on 8 February 2013 The single-largest business opportunity in Africa will be its rising consumer market.
Kenya is ready for new things, say founders of Nairobi yoga studio Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 February 2013 “Kenyans are not closed minded; they are always looking for opportunities to experience new things.”
Business travel driving the growth of Nigeria’s hotel industry Published by Sinah Gasela on 7 February 2013 “As Africa’s economic development hubs continue to grow, so does the movement of business and leisure travel within the continent.”
Resource nationalism a worrying trend, says economist and author Dambisa Moyo Published by Kate Douglas on 7 February 2013 Unease over resource nationalism was a recurring theme at this year’s African Mining Indaba.
South African food companies continue expansion into rest of continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2013 Although South Africa is the most advanced economy on the continent, its economic growth is relatively sluggish compared to other African countries.
Finance ready plan: The coolest milk drink of Kenya Published by Promotional Feature on 7 February 2013 Laki Laki produces and sells yoghurt drinks for tourists in Kenya.
Finance ready plan: Sustainable red bird eye chili production Published by Promotional Feature on 7 February 2013 Geoffman Enterprises promotes the cultivation of Ugandan red bird eye chili for the economic sustainability of the West Nile region of northern Uganda.
Finance ready plan: Secretarial services in Uganda Published by Promotional Feature on 7 February 2013 Jilpa Secretarial Services, founded in 2012, is a new workshop servicing the Gulu District in North Uganda, offering local businesses the opportunity to outsource their secretarial needs.
Towards a business model for funding African startups Published by Brian Laung Aoaeh on 6 February 2013 African startups face the often life-threatening impediment of inadequate access to seed and early stage venture capital.
Turning a passion for healthy living into a business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 February 2013 The founder of Kate’s Organics tells Dinfin Mulupi why organic farming is the next low hanging fruit and her ambitions to tap into the European market.
Can East Africa build another M-Pesa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 February 2013 “Many of these startups will fail and that will not be a bad thing because with it will come learning. Even M-Pesa did not become a success overnight.”
