How Stuart Forrest built one of Africa’s top animation studios Published by Kate Douglas on 10 August 2012 Stuart Forrest, owner of Triggerfish Animation Studios, talks to How we made it in Africa’s Kate Douglas.
The misunderstood lives of Chinese traders in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2012 How we made it in Africa takes a look at the largely undocumented lives of Chinese shopkeepers on the continent.
Three African countries with good potential for tourism investors Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 August 2012 Euromonitor recently identified some African countries that are likely to see strong growth in tourism.
South African cement company seeking growth in Ethiopia Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 August 2012 South Africa’s Pretoria Portland Cement Company (PPC), has joined hands with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), to acquire a 47% equity stake in Habesha Cement Share Company (HCSCo) of Ethiopia in a US$21m deal.
Need up to $5m investment for your growing business? Enter the Fast5 Challenge Published by Promotional Feature on 8 August 2012 A fantastic opportunity is available for all established high-growth businesses in Africa that need up to US$5 million investment in order to expand.
Entrepreneur watch: From bankruptcy to success Published by Kate Douglas on 8 August 2012 “Being an entrepreneur is first and foremost a state of mind so in that sense one could say it is a 24/7/365 activity and all consuming.”
Entrepreneur watch: Those who can, teach Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2012 Being a successful entrepreneur in your twenties is not a common reality in Africa. Imran Khan, however, is an exception.
Africa’s vanishing Lake Chad Published by Ahmad Salkida on 7 August 2012 As you approach the Lake Chad basin from Maiduguri, in northeastern Nigeria, the atmosphere of despair is telling.
What is Google’s game plan in Africa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 August 2012 Google has ramped up its operations significantly in sub-Saharan Africa over the past few years.
Why talent is a major concern for African CEOs Published by Claude Harding on 6 August 2012 African companies have to fork out more and more money to attract and retain high-quality professionals.
Luxury hotel group Four Seasons sees potential in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 5 August 2012 “We have long wanted to expand into sub-Saharan Africa and offer new outdoor adventure experiences to our guests.”
Zambia’s Copperbelt – an opportunity for agriculture Published by Promotional Feature on 5 August 2012 As part of ASNAPP’s continuous assessments in the fresh produce market, Zambia’s copperbelt has been identified as one of three ‘hot spots’.
ASNAPP receives SETA accreditation Published by Promotional Feature on 5 August 2012 Agribusiness in Sustainable Natural African Plant Products (ASNAPP) is now an AgriSETA accredited training service provider.
‘There is no room for arrogance in business,’ says top South African entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 5 August 2012 How we made it in Africa interviews Carol Weaving, managing director of Thebe Exhibitions and Projects Group.
