Looking to become wealthy? Consider rice farming in Nigeria Published by Claude Harding on 8 December 2011 Global agricultural company Olam says the cultivation and processing of rice in Nigeria has the potential to be a lucrative industry.
KFC’s African growth won’t show significant profits in short-term Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 December 2011 Even though some Nigerians hold their wedding receptions at KFC, the brand’s African expansion strategy is not expected to show significant profits for the next decade.
Our top 5 entrepreneur stories of the year Published by Claude Harding on 7 December 2011 Over the past year, How we made it in Africa interviewed numerous entrepreneurs and business people running successful ventures on the continent.
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement could be a threat to multinationals like Lafarge Published by Femi Adewunmi on 7 December 2011 Nigeria’s largest cement company, Dangote Cement, could become the world’s sixth biggest producer if its expansion plans play out as expected.
How MTN is profiting from Nigeria’s informal economy Published by Robert Neuwirth on 6 December 2011 Robert Neuwirth, author of Stealth of Nations: The Global Rise of the Informal Economy, examines how mobile operator MTN is using hawkers and street vendors as distribution agents.
Kenyan poultry entrepreneur turns $6 into a $100,000 business Published by James Karuga on 6 December 2011 The frustrations associated with finding a good egg incubator drove Geoffrey Kago to invent one.
Africa’s emerging information societies Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 December 2011 Envisioning certain African regions developing into equivalents of California’s Silicon Valley may indeed appear as just “building castles in the air”. However, given that the understanding of the positive impact of ICT has grown over the years, more African governments have begun to prioritise the ICT sector.
How Google is building its brand in Sub-Saharan Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 5 December 2011 Internet search giant Google has ramped up its operations significantly in Africa over the past four years.
Meet the Boss: Louisa van Beek, CEO, Vodacom Business Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 December 2011 ‘Meet the Boss’ is a How we made it in Africa interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to business leaders across the continent.
Thinking about “tomorrow’s world” Published by Stephen Jennings on 2 December 2011 “The irony is that 90% of the media’s 24/7 coverage is concerned with the West, whereas 90% of the opportunity is in emerging markets.”
Nine tips on how to network like a pro Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2011 Conferences, product launches and other corporate functions can be good platforms to make business contacts and to meet potential new clients.
Why the production of chives in Africa has good potential Published by Promotional Feature on 2 December 2011 The production of chives, a commonly used herb, has the potential to be a lucrative business opportunity for entrepreneurs and governments in Africa.
A sober approach to business in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 December 2011 “Foreign investors frequently have a ‘know-it-all’ mentality and think they can make a success of any venture in countries where they have no experience, often only to see their businesses collapse.”
Mozambique property market showing steady growth, says developer Published by Staff Writer on 30 November 2011 Mozambique’s real estate market has been steadily growing over the past years, in sharp contrast to many other regions in the world.
