Winning as one. Why Powertech consolidated its African operations Published by Kate Douglas on 27 November 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Powertech Africa CEO Ronnie Krüger about why the company decided to consolidate its various divisions into one offering.
Enter the iShack, a possible answer to improving Africa’s slums Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2012 It is estimated that seven million South Africans live in shacks in the country’s many “squatter camps” located around all major cities.
Why food is the most obvious way to tap into Africa’s consumer story Published by Baldwin Berges on 26 November 2012 “Today African food companies are competing to build more capacity, which essentially translates into the need for capital investment.”
Nigeria – worst country for a baby to enter the world in 2013? Published by Claude Harding on 25 November 2012 Nigeria is one of the world’s fastest growing economies. However, it is apparently also the worst country to be born in the year 2013.
‘Africa rising’: TIME magazine agrees with The Economist Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 November 2012 Last year The Economist caused quite a stir when it came out with a cover titled ‘Africa rising’. Now TIME magazine has done exactly the same.
Young Nigerian talks about starting out in the fashion industry Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Akintola Akindele, founder of Bandit Urban Clothing – a new, youthful, urban, fashion brand in Nigeria.
Expanding your brand across Africa Published by Nonye Mpho Omotola on 23 November 2012 “Your African brand strategy must represent something in the hearts and minds of your consumers.”
Telecoms in Africa – still opportunity for those who know where to look Published by Mark Jennings on 21 November 2012 “Those searching for growth would do well to look in the field of infrastructure outsourcing.”
Finance ready plan: Recycling with design by Katchy Kollections Published by Promotional Feature on 21 November 2012 Katchy Kollections recycles bottle tops and compact disks in order to produce creatively designed, trendy and unique accessories for the high end market.
Finance ready plan: Internet marketing for SMEs in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 21 November 2012 Founded in 2010, Agasha Business Network aspires to become the largest and most interactive business community website in Africa.
How did Africa get to where it is today? Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2012 It is undeniable that Africa is beginning to find its feet, and starting to run… fast. Once called ‘a hopeless continent’, Africa is now referred to as ‘the last investment frontier’.
Finance ready plan: Renewable energy specialist in East Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 21 November 2012 Craftskills East Africa Ltd is the developer of the WindCruiser, an innovative wind power generator. The WindCruiser is manufactured using locally available raw materials, consisting of 90% of the product, and is designed to utilise low speed winds to generate power.
‘Africa’s growth stats don’t reflect reality on ground’ Published by Claude Harding on 20 November 2012 Attention is on Africa as the new business destination of the world. But, without guidance on the ground, grand business plans can decay into regrettable adventures.
Five transport infrastructure projects due to start in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2012 As East Africa starts to see more investment coming in, the region has undertaken a number of projects aimed at improving its transportation infrastructure.
