DeLaval – fast, reliable machine milking Published by Promotional Feature on 5 August 2012 DeLaval offers solutions for every type of farmer – from those taking the first steps from hand-milking to bucket milking, to industrial farmers milking around the clock.
Entrepreneur watch: How to make it in the wine industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 August 2012 Malmsey Rangaka, CEO of South Africa’s M’hudi Wines, tells Dinfin Mulupi about how she ventured into wine making and the ups and downs of running a family business.
How Rwanda is making a name for itself in ‘specialty’ coffee Published by Jonathan Kalan on 2 August 2012 Rwanda has transformed from an average C-grade market coffee producing country into one gaining significant traction in the global market for specialty coffee.
Multinationals bring double edged sword to continent Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 2 August 2012 We often write about the increased positivity surrounding Africa as a destination for investors as well as for multinational corporations seeking avenues for growth. A just released report by Global Financial Integrity, however, lambasts multinationals for money it believes they take out illegally from Africa.
Private equity: new cash for expanding African businesses Published by Bill Hinchberger on 1 August 2012 Africa is growing, and African companies need cash to expand. Investors want in on the action, especially given low returns in many other parts of the world these days.
kLab: A space for innovation in Rwanda Published by Jonathan Kalan on 1 August 2012 kLab aims to become a central beacon for Rwanda’s ICT hopes and dreams, a melting pot where creative young talent can nurture innovation and find opportunity.
‘You can hit success at 30′: Kenya’s young, upcoming property developers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 August 2012 Kenya’s real estate sector is dominated by high-net-worth individuals and corporations, with very few youths investing the industry.
Female buying power on the rise in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2012 African women are becoming more independent and moving further away from their traditional stereotypical roles. More and more women are earning their own money and supporting families.
Succession planning – what happens when the CEO is no longer there? Published by Basil C Leonard on 31 July 2012 Sadly for many companies, succession planning is one of those initiatives that many companies only start when it is basically too late.
Meet the Boss: Gavin Bell, KFC East Africa franchise holder Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 July 2012 “Success is measured in many different ways. I have had my successes and failures in life, however, I would relate my success to doing things with utmost integrity and to never compromise myself.”
Shoprite takes on the DRC Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2012 Africa’s largest supermarket group, Shoprite, entered the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the opening of a supermarket in the capital Kinshasa.
Five investment trends in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2012 It is an increasingly popular belief that now is the time to invest in Africa. In a recent KPMG panel conversation focused on transacting in Africa, six experts on the subject discussed a number of investment trends that are currently being seen in the continent.
How the private sector is slowly but surely rebuilding Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 July 2012 It is widely expected that Nigeria will overtake South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy. According to some estimates this could happen by as early as 2018.
Insight into how African CEOs feel about growth, risk and the skills challenge Published by Claude Harding on 29 July 2012 The vast majority of CEOs in Africa (95%) are confident about growing their businesses on the continent in the next three years.
