Sitemap - 2013 - How we made it in Africa
Ego is a dangerous thing in business, says Ashish Thakkar
Four things you need to know about doing business in North Africa
Our top 10 most read articles of 2013
Our top five Meet the Boss interviews of 2013
Nigeria’s GDP rebasing: Could we see a 53% rise in January?
Why business success comes from offering a promise, not a product
Six ideas to make a success of your African-based business in 2014
The importance of personal stock taking for Africa’s SME owners
Meet the Boss: Yaw Nsarkoh, managing director, Unilever East and Southern Africa
Kenyan serial entrepreneur talks about the power of a personal website
How Cape Town-based Funda wants to change the way we learn
Unilever director rounds up consumer goods business in 2013
Young entrepreneurs hold the key to growth in Africa
Five myths about entrepreneurship
Impact of Africa's innovation hubs: Too early to call?
Our five most interesting entrepreneur profiles of 2013
Addressing Africa’s infrastructure deficit
Five must-know African consumer trends to run with in 2014
How SME financial access in Africa compares to other developing economies
Note from the publisher: Taking stock of an interesting and highly successful year
It sounds like science fiction – how the personalised web could change your life
Being a woman in business in Africa takes guts, says Coca-Cola foundation boss
Carl Bates on making a business about more than the founder
Unlocking Africa’s housing market potential
From coffee to beer to mining: A glimpse into Rwanda’s business environment
How Laetitia Mukungu started her own farming business at the age of 14
Meet the Boss: Ahsan Manji, managing director, Weetabix East Africa
How Mandela’s death could influence investment in South Africa
Family businesses in Rwanda 'need to improve their financial records'
Making sure your business strategy remains relevant in 2014
How cereal maker Weetabix plans to grow its business in Africa
Focus on the basics, and the money will come in, says food entrepreneur
Women entrepreneurs find success in Kenya's property industry
Seven leadership lessons inspired by Nelson Mandela
Mobile advertising in Africa: not there yet, but it should be
Africa's most expensive city: And the winner is...
Cross-border deal making in Africa expected to rise in 2014
Cape Verde – a model for wind power, but Euro headwinds provide a challenge
Outlook for private equity and venture capital in Africa
Eight reasons why foreign investors aren’t funding African entrepreneurs
Malawi-based entrepreneur has big plans for property listing site Pakwathu
Moving goods in Africa – what you need to know
A global view is essential when assessing the effects of US Federal Reserve tapering
The internet's transformative potential in Africa
A focus on niche markets reduces risk for Rwandan coffee producers
Meet the Boss: Isaac Kwaku Fokuo, CEO, African Leadership Network
Barbara Birungi on encouraging more women to become entrepreneurs
London: The playground of rich Nigerians
Tips on dealing with conflict at work
China's investment in Africa is positive, says advisor
Paul Kagame: A digital president leading a technology movement
Entrepreneurs, stand out and be remembered
Google tailors products to African markets
Why Niger might offer better opportunities for business than you think
Correctly structured insurance is vital for companies moving into Africa
Kenyan hotel group sets its sights on domestic tourists
Think your biggest challenge is access to finance? You are wrong!
RMA taps into Kenya's growing new car market
Eight thoughts on growing your business from five to 50 people
Meet the Boss: Robert Clarke, Managing Director, Promasidor Kenya
Innovative mobile payments technology once again comes from Africa
Low income earners the core market for powdered milk maker Promasidor
Poultry demand in Africa likely to continue growing, but not all local producers are benefitting
A business plan is your roadmap to success
SAP boss highlights three areas of transformation in Africa
Burnout is best stopped before it starts, research shows
Phatisa's African Agriculture Fund acquires stake in Malawian equipment company
African IT entrepreneurs should think globally, advises a Google Africa head
Four cheap ways to test your business idea
Why Africa is an ‘exciting’ market for SAP
Meet the Boss: Barbara Birungi, director of Hive Colab/founder of WITU
Facebook in Africa: mobile phones and SME advertisers are key
South African agri-focused businesses show increasing interest in Africa
'Regional expansion is only logical,' says Britam Group CEO
Expanding your business into Africa?
Lions go digital: Highlights from McKinsey’s report on the internet in Africa
A toast to South Africa’s growing black middle class
Meet the Boss: Polycarp Igathe, MD, Vivo Energy
Top US private equity players share their thoughts on investment in Africa
The sweet side of Kenafric Industries' diversified business
Q&A with Ashish Thakkar: What can we learn from the way Africa is growing?
How can African stock exchanges encourage more listings?
Business opportunities opening up on remote island of St Helena
Spinlet has turned the needs of African music lovers into a business
Analyst looks at where Porsche should seek to expand in Africa
Meet the Boss: Sanjiv Shah, CEO, RMA Motors
How we made it in Africa wins Bronze at top digital publishing awards
UK finance group invests $18.1m in agribusiness in the DRC
Africa should focus on economic diversity
Porsche’s African expansion is ‘a long-term project’
Business tempo picking up in Tanzania
Assessing risk and opportunity in Africa
Silicon Valley is the next step for African tech companies, says consultant
From drug dealer to global social entrepreneur: Craig Ross shares his story
Is it possible to define the African leader?
ICTs set to transform smallholder farming
Failure in Nigeria is often due to poor business strategies
Analyst shares six ideas about investing in African stock markets
Meet the Boss: Stewart van Graan, managing director, Dell South Africa
We need entrepreneurs who will say no to corporate jobs, says tech school MEST
Award-winning writer questions ‘Africa rising’ narrative
Increased emerging market tourism to Africa driving new travel demands
Automation is a necessary technological shift, says tech company boss
Made in Africa: Kenyan jewellery brand takes African design international
Creating a culture of gaming in Africa
Meet the Boss: TAD Watts, managing director, Boskovic Air Charters
AfDB reports significant opportunities of shale gas production in Africa
Owning 1% of a successful company is better than 100% of a floundering one
How Botswana is positioning itself as a major diamond hub
Angola plans to revive its agricultural sector
Francophone Africa's technology sector worth investing in, says businessman
New research reveals Africa has 42 dollar-billionaires
VIDEO: Solving the challenges faced by agribusinesses in Ghana
Why Evernote is expanding into Africa
Handsome rewards for investors in Africa funds
Africa can lead in energy, agriculture and manufacturing
Lonely Planet ranks Malawi as a top 10 country to visit in 2014
Think global, right from the start, says Evernote marketing vice president
Multinational brewers turn to cassava for low-cost beer
Moderate downward revisions for sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook, says IMF
China in Africa: New challenges beyond the commodities super cycle
Getting the private sector involved in infrastructure development in SADC
Rwanda's improving business environment is turning heads
Nigerian entrepreneurs launch solution to content sharing
The human face of regional integration in Africa
Rethinking human resources in a changing Africa
Brand Africa 100's top 10 African brands
Meet the Boss: Ed Winter, CEO, Fastjet
Africa Oil boss on training local people for jobs in industry
Redefining development equity in Africa
Africa Oil sees interest from foreign investors in East African oil exploration
VIDEO: Africa's gaming industry pioneer shares advice to aspiring developers
Why should leaders care about performance management?
Top 10 list of most gender equal countries in Africa
New South African smartphone targeted at lower-income consumers
Senegalese entrepreneurs introduce tech solutions to hospitality industry
Talking business with East African aviation company boss
Africa may be the next factory to the world
Russian technology company eyes Africa
Nigeria’s Interswitch founder says it should have expanded into Africa sooner
Somali diaspora drawn back to Mogadishu
How we made it in Africa shortlisted for top online publishing award
GDP forecasts for four rapid-growth markets in Africa
African Land Investments to buy shopping malls and office complexes
Understanding local payment methods is the key to African e-commerce success
Top Nigerian entrepreneur shares three ways for companies to retain employees
Architect cashes in on Kenya's growing property industry
Africa’s ‘glass with attitude’
How oil is affecting Ghana’s economy
Africa’s Luanda and Juba in the top five most expensive oil towns for expats
Africa could start attracting more global manufacturing companies, says economist
Climbing value chains: Options for African policy makers
Fresh Life toilets: A small business project and social initiative
How Indian vehicle manufacturers are winning in Africa
Entrepreneurial freedom comes with great responsibility
North Africa ideal for investment and expansion, says consultant
Ghanaian businessman leaves European banking job to return home
Meet the Boss: José Carlos Pinheiro, CEO, Pylos Mozambique
Ghana-based mortgage provider attracts investment from private equity firm
How can African countries capitalise on the current geopolitical changes?
Entrepreneur talks about the business behind bat droppings in Madagascar
Tourism entrepreneur welcomes development in northern Kenya
Report: How African companies manage their human talent
East Africa's oil discoveries 'may turn out to be a curse', says analyst
Industrialist Manu Chandaria on hard work and leading by example
Four steps to entering sub-Saharan Africa’s food industry
Interview: Dangote Group president and CEO Aliko Dangote
The leader and her most important tool – the team
The model behind combining e-commerce with print media products
Africa: Continent of advertising opportunity
Keeping it in the family: Manu Chandaria on the value of family ties in business
Looking to do business in Burkina Faso? Seven things you need to know
DRC plans significant investments in power generation and agriculture
Meet the Boss: Mwijage Bishota, executive director, Fusion Capital Tanzania
It’s Africa’s turn for investment, but where in Africa is best?
Meet the Boss: Manu Chandaria, industrialist
Ghanaian private healthcare company outlines three reasons for its success
Tips for African companies looking to do business in Dubai
Welcome to Nigeria: Land of contrasts and luxury ambition
Seven strategies to success in Africa
'I believe in teaching somebody how to fish,' says Kenya's Chris Kirubi
Private equity fund sees growing demand for table olives in Africa
Localising its business is an important expansion strategy for Standard Bank
Nigeria has 20 dollar-billionaires, says magazine
Meet the Boss: Leon Ndubai, CEO, Indo-Africa Finance
Farming should be a priority for Africa, warns Kenya's Chris Kirubi
Hilton hotels sets its sights firmly on expansion across Africa
Three things consumer goods companies should know about Africa
Tanzania’s legislation changes drive its real estate market, says PE property head
Success and sustainability in African family business
Helping Africa win more inclusive deals for its oil and minerals
'I want to be in the oil and gas game,' says Kenya's Gina Din-Kariuki
Meet the Boss: Zweli Manyathi, CE of personal and business banking Africa, Standard Bank
From army officer to UT Bank CEO: Interview with Prince Kofi Amoabeng
Demand skyrockets in African cities for cheap surplus consumer goods
Business tips for riding the roller coaster of seasonal fluctuations
Look to local consumers for investment opportunities, says Mozambican developer
Meet the Boss: Gina Din-Kariuki, founder and chairwoman, GDCC
Five tips to success: Standard Bank’s Africa head gives advice on leading a team
South Africa: a land of extremes for entrepreneurs
Business leaders discuss impact of Nairobi attack on investment
The power of business mentorship lies in finding the right match
Q&A: Insight into Ghana's investment landscape
How Nairobi terrorist attack will affect Kenya’s tourism industry
Learning about Ghana's business environment with DHL
Survey finds Africa's growing economies fail to trickle down
Private equity inflows will account for 'half of FDI into East Africa in five years'
The making of the middle class in Africa
Kenyan startup offers buyers credit for a solar power system via mobile technology
The provision of affordable and middle income housing on the African continent
Lagos could accommodate at least 20 shopping malls, says property developer
What are good leaders really good at?
Consumer tastes are not the same across the African continent
Meet the Boss: Hakeem Ogunniran, managing director, UPDC (Nigeria)
One smallholder’s warning for the future of farming in Africa
Dubai investor expects ‘fast growth’ in Africa’s mid-market hotels
The dos and don’ts of networking
Africa is not the new China, it’s the new Africa
Hotel GM on the effects of Ghana's election and building a brand in West Africa
Hospitality group expects ‘to make a lot of money’ in West Africa
Why companies new to Africa should first focus on smaller countries
Tips for mastering the art of networking
Somalia is 'ripe for investment', says Mogadishu hotel owner
Oil rich African countries will become complacent, economist warns
Hotel investors scout new opportunities for expansion across Africa
Tenacity required to survive in real estate industry, says Ghanaian developer
Is trust a crucial factor for small businesses in Africa to succeed?
Congo looking forward to an economic boom in the coming years
Three things private equity firms look for in an entrepreneur
Zimbabwe is in a position to attract investors, says CEO
Consumer growth is a reality in Liberia, says local Coca-Cola bottler
Africa can invent: Leapfrogging in unsuspected areas
South African retailers remain critical for the growth of Africa’s shopping malls
Oil theft in Nigeria has 'worldwide impact'
Rand Merchant Bank lists six African countries worthy of investor attention
Examining the potential in Ghana’s oil ‘boom town’ Takoradi
Phatisa: Final close of the African Agriculture Fund at $243m
Don't follow popular stories when investing in Africa, says analyst
Investment: 10 considerations to doing business in sub-Saharan Africa
Will Africa’s future continue to be bright? Insights from top executives
Hellofood feeds growing appetite for online meal deliveries in Kenya
What is the one quality without which you cannot lead?
Transfer pricing in Africa: A balancing act
Kenyan property website gained success by being ahead of the game
Good data worth the wait in Zanzibar
Is buying a distressed company a bargain or burden?
South African company buys stake in Nigeria's Mr Bigg's fast food chain
Africa shakes off its Wild West image
Africa must strike a delicate tax balance to nurture investment
Dubai group's purchase of Kenyan auto company marks start of investment in Africa
Juhudi Kilimo couples loans with training for smallholder farmers in Kenya
Growth first, returns later, says African e-commerce group
African ideas can work in Dubai, says Kenyan entrepreneur
Investment bank identifies four African countries that continue to surprise
How 3D printing will transform business
There is a first mover advantage in francophone Africa, says expert
Guinea-Bissau holds untapped business potential, but challenges remain
When is the right time to study an MBA?
Maintaining focus has led to success for a Kenyan telecoms firm
Private sector eyeing opportunities in Africa’s healthcare industry
China pledges $43m grant to South Sudan mining industry
Africa's residential market offers 'new frontiers' for property investors
Project management skills vital to the development of Africa's infrastructure
Trend towards shopping malls continues to grow in Ghana
Meet the Boss: Holden Marshall, managing director, Resilient Africa
'You can’t grow a company if you become a bottleneck,' says Kenyan entrepreneur
Real estate in Africa: Possibilities for property pioneers
Fastjet CEO Ed Winter shares his plans for low-cost air travel in Africa
Africa needs to increase its productivity to feed itself, says agribusiness boss
A Kenyan TV producer shares her thoughts on the business of showbiz
High population growth in Africa: A mixed blessing
Counting matters! Statistics are the backbone of proper planning
Jumia bets on Kenyan e-commerce market
Creating wealth: A Ghanaian businessman shares his seven principles of success
Meet the Boss: Kura Chihota, CEO, Ascendant Property Fund
Niger and DRC: Frustrating environments with untapped retail potential
Job creation: Can Uganda secure the future for its youth?
How a Kenyan furniture maker captured the high-end market with a unique idea
Eight years on: Post-war optimism in Liberia
Dream big: Have a global vision from the start, says manufacturing boss
Navigating the leadership maze
Emerging trends in Nigeria’s insurance sector
Resilience is a must-have to succeed in the fickle tourism industry
Ghana-based food manufacturer taking on established players
Be the boss and not the mother in your business, advises entrepreneur
Three cardinal rules for entrepreneurs
iROKO co-founder explains why he is investing in Nigeria's internet space
Networking is a powerful tool: Nine pointers to getting it right
Interview: The man with a passion for transforming East Africa's skyline
Property development in Africa holds great potential but you need to know the risks
DHL country manager discusses Côte d’Ivoire’s business environment
Beyond Lagos: looking at Nigeria's retail potential
Addis Ababa has potential for up to 20 new supermarkets, says research firm
Meet the Boss: Edward Kirathe, CEO, Acorn Group
How to get private equity exits in Africa right
Security is vital to keeping tourism industry booming, says Kenyan lodge owner
America's brand with frontier entrepreneurs
Defining Africa’s middle class: a Ghanaian perspective
Africa's development will come not from oil but from its people, says educator
Cameroon plans to phase out plastic bags
Kenyan entrepreneur defies the odds to grow her own coffee business
Stay focused, have vision and build a good team, says business MD
The evolution of startup competitions: the case of Pivot East
Meet the Boss: Eddah Gachukia, founder, Riara Group of Schools
UK-based Soma Oil & Gas talks about its plans in Somalia
Professional services firms look beyond South Sudan’s challenges
Nigeria is littered with opportunities, says technology entrepreneur
Managers are a key link in growing development across African economies
Creating a work-life balance: advice to female business owners
How Ghana's Michael Agyekum Addo built his business with almost no startup capital
Entrepreneur grows her hobby into a successful cheese making business
Mozambique – first and third world in one place
Nigeria: The land of entrepreneurs
Kenyan animator makes his mark on the advertising industry
South African firms need to tap into opportunities in rest of continent, says Martyn Davies
Entrepreneur takes Kenyan tea to new heights
High African growth rates distort the real development image
Entrepreneur says training is key to keeping staff motivated
Notes from the Nigerian frontier
Which African countries have the most millionaires?
Top 10 social media tips for businesses
Businesswoman explains how to build a top retail company from scratch
Accra expected to be the fastest growing African city for millionaires
How an online startup has pulled in a growing number of buyers and sellers
Western Union grows mobile banking business across Africa
Business lessons from an 'honest' car salesman
TripAdvisor means hotels need to be on top of their game, all the time
Know your product's potential and go with it, advises award-winning entrepreneur
Eight things you probably didn’t know about The Gambia
'Tourism can be unpredictable,' says safari company owner
Think Juba not Jacksonville – supply chain trends in Africa
Five mistakes to avoid when expanding your business into Africa
Can trade make a difference in Africa?
US keeps eye on European competition for African trade
How property developer cashes in on construction of Kenyan superhighway
Meet the Boss: Richard Malcolm, south and east African regional VP, Western Union
Small-scale beekeepers in Kenya and South Sudan push up honey production
'Detailed plans are key to starting a business,' says franchise owner
Examining Cameroon’s unique business environment
Africa, the factory floor of the world?
Entrepreneur says Kenya has more opportunities for new businesses than UK
The growing anger of the merely, barely middle class
Farai Gundan discusses her business ventures and opportunities in Africa
How Jennifer Barassa built one of Africa's top advertising agencies
Three requirements for business success: luck, tenacity and sailing close to the wind
How East Africa can avoid the resource curse
Meet the Boss: Pete Muraya, CEO, Suraya Property Group
Eight Ghanaian entrepreneurs share their business advice
How Nomanini wants to replace airtime scratch cards
Agroforestry offers potential for greater food security in Africa
Kenya's Maria Sovich explains how she turned her love for cooking into a business
A Maasai warrior’s approach to business
Securing Africa’s land for shared prosperity
Kenyan company manufacturing modern products using traditional fabric
Q&A: Unpacking Somaliland's business potential
Why a Caribbean bank decided to invest in Ghana
What companies need to know about doing business in Sudan
Property entrepreneur shares his five tips for business success
Burundi promoting its business opportunities to South African SMEs
Oil prices and implications for Africa
Africa's complex medicine market highlights need for firms to do their homework
Meet the Boss: Saidi Juma, Mayor of Bujumbura, Burundi
Private education pioneer talks about her business journey
Ten African business leaders and thinkers to follow on Twitter
What Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda learnt from Aliko Dangote
Africans in diaspora returning to the continent, but it's not all rosy back home
From losing almost everything to becoming a property tycoon – Pete Muraya's story
Startups find collaborative work space in Johannesburg
Accra – making a name for itself as one of Africa's top business destinations
Designer Ozwald Boateng explains his new passion for infrastructure projects in Africa
Shea butter nourishes opportunities for African women
Gabon luring foreign companies through attractive incentives
10 things business people should know about dealing with the media
Intel boss advises tech entrepreneurs to think beyond mobile money
The clothing entrepreneur who supplies the US market from Africa
Most African countries will be middle income by 2040, says Carlos Lopes
Foreign entrepreneur describes the highs and lows of doing business in East Africa
A new burst of energy in industrial activity
Nine tips for business owners on how to increase their cash flow
Meet the Boss: Danie Steyn, GM, Intel East Africa
How soleRebels became one of Africa's most celebrated footwear brands
Why Africa should have a regional approach to its energy development
HR as a strategic business partner for success
Intel boss provides six tips for international companies looking to enter Africa
Ghanaian tech entrepreneur says good relationships are everything in business
Why business people should give Sierra Leone a second look
Hotel group sees opportunities in Africa's emerging industrial towns
Nigeria's film industry enters South African market
How KikoRomeo became one of East Africa's leading fashion labels
Africa's urbanisation: making sense of the numbers
How South Africa's business leaders are working with the government
Fast food’s final frontier: the environmental, social and governance issues
The business behind financial inclusion in Africa for MasterCard
From refugee camps to parties – why tents are big business in Africa
Africa and the BRICS: a win-win partnership?
Talking farming with Fairtrade Africa head James Mwai
Meet the Boss: Andrew McLachlan, VP, business development Africa, Carlson Rezidor
Three key principles top employers live by
The businessman who built a castle in rural Kenya
Why the troubles in eastern DRC shouldn’t deter business people
Africa needs double digit growth to catch up with rest of world, says Arnold Ekpe
Ghanaian entrepreneur describes how startups can benefit from accelerator programmes
Television entrepreneur, Dorothy Ghettuba, explains how she got to where she is today
How a South African digital company is tapping into the potential on the continent
Eight factors to consider when purchasing a franchise
The difference between African and Asian consumers
Tony Elumelu: 'The age of aid is ending – it is now time for the private sector to lead'
Africa will not change overnight, but now is the time to invest, says restaurant entrepreneur
Diversifying trade could help Africa industrialise, says UN
Rupu CEO explains how they built a successful e-commerce business in Kenya
Africa: hard work, but worth it
Top entrepreneur gives six secrets to business success
Three new trends that will impact Nigeria over the coming months
‘Use the resources of Mauritius to cater for the international market,’ says DHL manager
Television personality Julie Gichuru talks about her business ventures
Entrepreneur Ashish J. Thakkar calls Donald Trump's comments on Africa 'ignorant'
Looking for investors? Prove there is a market for your product, says Ahonya founder
General Electric to expand its investments in Africa
'Inclusive business is the key to Africa's economic growth'
Out of Africa: social media lessons from the developing world
Obama says Africa is rising, but youth will determine the continent’s future
'There is a buzz about Africa today and the gains are tangible'
Room for trade growth between Africa's two economic powerhouses
Is the private sector to blame for cargo sitting for so long in African ports?
US companies remain significant players on the African continent
Partnership building key to success in pan-African markets
Rwanda – a tiny country that has made great progress
Investors continue to see opportunities in Africa's food industry
Meet the Boss: Rebecca Enonchong, CEO, AppsTech
Emerging Africa: How the global economy's 'last frontier' can prosper and matter
Obama's trip to Africa: worth every penny
Meet the Boss: João Figueiredo, CEO, Único Bank
Stevia: a sweetener for Kenyan exporters – and farmers’ pockets
Opportunity to invest in hotel close to Mozambique’s booming mining industry
Meet the entrepreneur who sacrificed his high paying job to start a health movement
Moving from the 'why' of investing in Africa toward the 'how' of driving private sector growth
'Success that comes gradually has a solid base,' says real estate entrepreneur
Africa’s Banker of the Year explains his decision to open a bank in Mozambique
Founders of Nigerian online retailer Jumia talk about managing a fast growing business
Africa's agribusiness industry continues to attract private equity interest
Travel agency boss talks about the lessons she has learnt in business
Four tips for business success in Madagascar
Improving Ghana's business climate
Coffee shop brand, vida e caffé, says their next stop is Ghana
Shopping centre pioneer shares five tips for success in business
Africa beyond the numbers: getting down to business
Property entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani talks about his business journey
Is Rwanda the next big thing in Africa?
Why the growth of modern retail should be good news to African farmers
Euromonitor's top five frontier markets in Africa for long term investment
Meet the Boss: Isis Nyong’o, tech investor
East African company making a name for itself with energy saving cooking equipment
Angola a rewarding market for patient investors
Five qualities a successful manager should have when leading a company
Low cost business ideas for Africa
Ten tips for marketing your business
Talking business with Kenyan fast food franchise boss Azam Samanani
'Zimbabwe is picking up, but business people need patience'
New golf resort catering for 'aspirational' Kenyans
Isis Nyong’o talks about investing in African tech start-ups
Chemical company boss explains why he sees growth coming from Africa
How SleepOut CEO Johann Jenson traded a secure UN job for the start-up world
Oil industry and SMEs creating business opportunities in Uganda
Ranked: Sub-Saharan Africa's top five shopping centres
Meet the Boss: Craig Featherby, Africa head, deVere Group
African youth hungry for connectivity
Entrepreneur shares five tips to successfully secure start-up funding
Ten African countries to explore on your next business trip
Can African smallholder farmers grow for export markets?
How a Ugandan company manages 12,000 farmers
High operating costs impact customer service in Africa
Why East African supermarket chain Nakumatt launched a cosmetics division
What Woolworths looks at before it enters an African country
Developing winning products for emerging markets
Why Africa's strict visa requirements are bad for the economy
Leveraging the African diaspora
Oranjemund – Namibia’s new boom town?
Analysis: what are the market opportunities for beauty companies in North Africa?
How Farm Shop is modernising the agro dealership experience
Proprietary research and on-the-ground presence key to private equity success in Africa
The reality of regional integration on the African continent
Prioritising Africa's cities: discussing the challenges and opportunities
How a South African furniture company found a new market in Ghana
It’s not about the state of the world, but the state of sub-Saharan Africa
Ranked: African countries that are the most welcoming to tourists
'Agriculture should be a business, not a development activity'
'In terms of doing business, Nigeria is junior school while Angola is university'
More high net worth individuals in Africa driving deVere’s growth
Eleni Gabre-Madhin’s next big idea: to build commodity exchanges across Africa
Looking to enter Francophone Africa? Why Senegal might be a good option
Economic growth in Africa provides opportunity for SMEs
Taking on Africa, a Cameroonian businesswoman's journey
'Angola is a sea of opportunities but an ocean of difficulties'
What is a social entrepreneur?
Meet the Boss: Gerald Mahinda, MD, Brandhouse
American investor reveals where he sees potential in Africa
Four observations about sub-Saharan Africa's competitive landscape
'China colonising Africa is a myth,' says Calestous Juma
Mariéme Jamme shares her thoughts on Africa's development
Lagos could soon be Africa’s 13th biggest economy – equivalent to that of Ghana
Made in Africa: building strong brands on the continent
Six thoughts on the role of women in Africa’s growth and development
Building a venture from scratch not for the faint-hearted, says gourmet tea entrepreneur
Focus on smaller infrastructure projects, says General Electric Africa boss
Six things business people should know about Ghana
An African consumer revolution needs African leaders
Busting the myths about doing business in Africa
Tony Elumelu outlines the case for Africapitalism
Energy in Africa: a brighter future
Not everyone sees Africa as an attractive investment destination
Thinking outside the box: an innovative solution for Africa's infrastructure woes
The balancing act of localisation – finding the point where cost and reach intersect
How Rachel Tladi is making a name for herself in a male-dominated industry
Meet the Boss: Chris Kirubi, businessman, Kenya
'The cost of entry into Africa will be higher in the future'
Want to charge a phone in rural Africa? This company has the solution.
Know your business partner in Africa – three simple checks
Meet the Boss: James Mwangi, CEO, Equity Bank Group
Many American companies fail to appreciate Africa's opportunities, says US-based investor
Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
The big potential in African smallholders
Meet the Boss: Ebenezer Essoka, CEO, Standard Chartered South Africa
Growth in pensions means good times ahead for Africa's private equity industry
Executing winning strategies in Africa
Meet the Boss: Tony Sugden, CEO, Warrior Security
How top businessman Ashish J. Thakkar approaches investment in Africa
In frontier markets, invest for the long (and longer) term
Meet the Boss: Patricia Ithau, managing director, L’Oréal East Africa
Can investors access Africa’s growth simply by investing in its stock markets?
Talking business with security company boss Tony Sugden
Africa’s youth: a 'ticking time bomb' or an opportunity?
Many opportunities for Tanzanian entrepreneurs, but doing business is still no walk in the park
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
Make people and branding your recipe for success
Why Africa is an important market for beauty company L'Oréal
Africa’s top three airports rank higher than any airports in the USA
Is the African middle class really middle class?
Investment firm 88mph reveals what it looks for in African tech start-ups
Don't follow the herd when investing – lessons from Botswana
Waste management company transforming trash into compost
How VC4Africa is connecting African entrepreneurs with investors
Ethiopia’s improved business environment is benefitting entrepreneurs
Social entrepreneur sees opportunities for private healthcare in Africa
Africa offers increasing opportunities for engineers
East African hotel trends: More business people, conferences and Chinese tourists
South African entrepreneurship falls to new low, lagging behind the rest of Africa
War for local talent in sub-Saharan Africa has only just begun
Interview: Running a snack food business in East Africa
Maximising the female force behind African agri supply chains
Entrepreneurship becoming a more respectable career choice in Africa
Don't let the fear of failure hold you back, says Ghanaian footwear entrepreneur
Is the United States missing out on Africa’s opportunities?
Meet the Boss: Richard Harris, president, South African Business Council
Halal food company eyeing opportunities in Africa
Surviving economic anarchy – five strategic steps to growth
African mobile handset company Mi-Fone says it is not afraid of the 'big guys'
Meet the Boss: Femi Oyetunji, MD, Continental Re
Why SABMiller's cassava beer is a win-win for the company and small-scale farmers
What the UAE needs from Africa in order to invest in agriculture
Sim Shagaya's 'epic journey' to make Konga.com Nigeria's top online retailer
'A business needs to grow step by step,' says Kenyan tech entrepreneur
M-Pesa expands services and could appeal more to cashless societies
Africa's economic growth: the current situation and what we can expect over the next years
How to build a pan-African company? ‘You start in the market you know best’
Going global? SA companies should set up operations in Dubai, says SABCO
Meet the Boss: Ajen Sita, CEO, Ernst & Young Africa
'It is an exciting time to be in Africa,' says Ghanaian-born businessman
Two entrepreneurs looking to transform agriculture through solar-powered irrigation
Meet the Boss: Ravi Pokhriyal, West Africa head, Olam International
Ethiopia encouraging youth to start their own businesses
Nigeria’s film industry: a potential gold mine?
Adapt to Nigeria’s changing business environment
Why Dubai wants to improve its business relationship with African markets
Eight things you should know about your company’s young employees
Infrastructure and economic development: High potential in East Africa
Dubai-based luxury hotel group discusses its African expansion plans
Don’t miss AB7 and SAITEX for business opportunities
Strong growth potential in Africa’s lesser-known cities
How Suzie Wokabi is building her African-based cosmetics company
Success factors for African expansion
The case for investing in sub-Saharan Africa bond markets
Three forces that will underpin Africa’s growth over the coming years
Entrepreneur interview: Why returning to Kenya to start a business was the right move
African private equity funds outperformed US venture capital over last decade
ICT developments required within the ECOWAS region
Why Mozambique's future looks promising
Ranking the competitiveness of Africa's tourism industries: the winners and losers
Private equity investors need to bring more to the table than just capital
Invest enough time in developing your business plan, says Burundi-based ICT entrepreneur
Microsoft's innovative solution to provide internet access to Africa's rural areas
Interview: The man who is bringing the Subway franchise to Kenya
Demystifying doing business in Francophone Africa
Why Mi-Fone wants to establish a mobile phone manufacturing plant in Nigeria
Top business leaders share their thoughts on Africa's emerging consumer
Africa needs more skilled engineers, says research
Moving on? What you should know about selling your business
'People don’t mind spending an extra buck for quality,' says craft beer entrepreneur
Recognising Africa’s informal sector
Africa's energy: 'If we don’t think long-term, we could play catch up,' says KenGen's MD
Meet the Boss: Sim Shagaya, founder, Konga.com & DealDey.com
How to increase sales in a tough economic environment
Africa’s ICT investment landscape: where to look next?
BRICS Summit: How India and Brazil can help Africa to get ahead in agriculture
Meet the Boss: Simon Gicharu, founder, Mount Kenya University
Why agriculture hubs are the best way to grow African farming
Is Africa’s business opportunity over-hyped?
'Entrepreneurship is like being in the army,' says filmmaker
Will we ever see Africa’s Tripartite Free Trade Area succeed?
The challenge of attracting capital to African agriculture
Three examples of how African cities have improved road transport
How a US company is selling fashion accessories manufactured in Ghana
Talking business with private education entrepreneur Simon Gicharu
In Nigeria, sugar at home, sweets from abroad
'I have not had a day off in six weeks,' says restaurant entrepreneur
Hotel group invests in Ghana's 'boom town' Takoradi
Examining the opportunities to invest in Africa's infrastructure
Former banker explains why he quit his job to bring Naked Pizza to Africa
'Africa has come of age,' says top businessman James Mwangi
Ten ways that companies can mitigate risk in Africa
Business of sport: why the NBA wants to grow basketball in Africa
General Motors getting serious about the African market
Hotel group COO talks about his company's African expansion plans
Inadequate local production: Shoprite still needs to import eggs into some African countries
Entrepreneur watch: Microbrewery competing with multinational players
Does African wisdom have a place at work?
Meet the Boss: Fred Robertson, executive chairman, Brimstone Investment Corporation
Seeking out opportunities and managing the risk – how Lonrho operates in Africa
Moving resources from pit to port in Africa
Angolan president's son talks about the country's new sovereign wealth fund
What we can learn from Standard Chartered’s success in Africa
Harnessing remittances for Africa’s development
How companies can tap into the rise of the African consumer
Tech entrepreneur talks about the highs and lows of running a startup in Uganda
Thinking outside the box to finance Africa's small-scale farmers
Six thoughts on China's involvement in Africa's infrastructure sector
Kenya's tech industry: over-hyped or just learning to walk?
Africa's agricultural market could triple if farmers were able to tap into middle-class demand
BRICS and Africa: insight from Martyn Davies
Six tips on how to successfully expand your consumer goods company into Africa
Africa has the ideas but lacks the resources to fund them, says Swiss entrepreneur
'Kenya election risks do not change fundamental investment case for the country'
DHL head explains how Africa can boost trade and economic growth
Africa's construction industry: insight into the opportunities and risks
Dubai-style property developments arrive in Kenya
Searching for Silicon Savannah
Young serial entrepreneur, Nadeem Juma, explains how to be a success in Tanzania
In Zimbabwe, learning Chinese is a lucrative investment
Looking at Africa's telecom growth through the eyes of MTN
Interview: Talking business with Nigerian mobile advertising entrepreneur Oduntan Odubanjo
Five things first-line managers should know today
Kenyan entrepreneur shares nine ideas on how to be successful in business
PSG Africa targeting consumer-facing companies for private equity deals
DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
Africa's dependency on trade with Europe is declining
Why Africa's electricity generation costs are among the highest in the world
How Homestrings is allowing the African diaspora to invest in projects back home
Meet the Boss: Charles Brewer, MD, DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa
What should African countries do to encourage FDI?
Crowdfunding – a new avenue for African SMEs to raise capital
Meet the Boss: John Kithaka, CEO, FEP Group (Kenya)
Entering Africa: where is a good place to start?
Entrepreneur explains why he launched a water transport business on Lake Victoria
Evidence that trade does reduce poverty, but only if the conditions are right
Study reveals opportunities and challenges to SA’s global SME competitiveness
Three mega-trends fuelling investor interest in Africa
'Nigeria has gotten a lot better,' says South African agribusiness entrepreneur
Is Rwanda set to reap the demographic dividend?
Traders will never become billionaires, says businessman John Kithaka
Africa becoming an increasingly important trading partner for BRICS countries
Why infrastructure investment is a way for mining companies to mitigate political risk in Africa
Interview: How Kenya plans to become Africa’s ICT hub by 2017
Foreigners the top buyers of African stocks in early weeks of 2013
East African SMEs need to do more to meet the expectations of foreign investors
Increasingly wealthy Nigerians: fast cars, healthy foods and fashionable clothing
Drug makers add support to Africa’s growth story
Nine tips on how to launch a successful product or service into the market
South Africa’s investment edge in sub-Saharan Africa – time to use it or lose it
Africa set to become the IFC's top investment destination, although risks remain
Traditional paper books still king in Kenya, but probably not for long
Majority of SA agribusinesses would consider opportunities in rest of Africa
Why the Barclays/ABSA Africa merger is a good deal
Top businessman shares 15 pieces of advice for Africa’s entrepreneurs
The rise of the African consumer
Kenya is ready for new things, say founders of Nairobi yoga studio
Business travel driving the growth of Nigeria's hotel industry
Resource nationalism a worrying trend, says economist and author Dambisa Moyo
South African food companies continue expansion into rest of continent
Finance ready plan: The coolest milk drink of Kenya
Finance ready plan: Sustainable red bird eye chili production
Finance ready plan: Secretarial services in Uganda
Towards a business model for funding African startups
Turning a passion for healthy living into a business
Can East Africa build another M-Pesa?
Discussing Kenya's business environment and the upcoming elections
General Electric to invest $1 billion in Nigeria
Greater risk appetite for investment in sub-Saharan African equities, say experts
African SMEs engaged in international markets prosper in ‘Global Village’, says study
Interview: The woman behind food delivery company Mama Meals on Wheels
Success story: Building an internet company from scratch in Angola
Which African cities will see the most growth over the next five years?
Meet the Boss: Carolyn Carew, CEO, Born Free Media
Infrastructure developments aim to increase cross-border trade between Kenya and South Sudan
Nigerian cassava farm seeking finance to boost crop production
Finance ready plan: High quality Senegalese vegetables
Finance ready plan: Passion and hard work in Kenyan film and TV
Finance ready plan: Clean energy for a healthier Uganda
Kenya’s outdoor advertising industry is booming, thanks to brand competition and elections
New African leadership demands blending of young and old
AFCON sponsor Orange sees Africa as a key growth opportunity
Interview with Somali businessman Abdirashid Duale
'Quitting is never an option,' says Kenyan restaurant entrepreneur
Google chairman Eric Schmidt shares his thoughts on Africa
Did China make the rest of the world aware of the opportunities in Africa?
Is investing in Africa a good bet?
Meet the Boss: James Hoddell, CEO, Mentor Management (Kenya)
Finding executives to work in Africa: Western misconceptions still a challenge
‘African software developers need a dose of realism in their ambitions’
Why Tanzanian farmers don’t sell what they produce
Traditional Kenyan restaurant attracts expats and tourists
Meet the Boss: Martyn Davies, CEO, Frontier Advisory
Six African companies with a shot at becoming global leaders
Is your Facebook competition legal? The hidden dangers of small print and the clicks that bind
Finance ready plan: The innovative potential of TEKUTANGIJE stoves
Finance ready plan: Reliable garbage collection in Uganda
Finance ready plan: Simplifying IT in South Africa
Interview: The company behind the Lagos version of Monopoly
AccessKenya MD shares his thoughts on the IT industry and listing on the NSE
Time to think differently about political exposure in Africa
Nigerian online movie and music company iROKO Partners enters South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa continues to attract investment bankers chasing deals
Has the African growth miracle already happened?
Investing in Africa: misconceptions and realities
Demand for African content could boost music business, says Tim Rimbui
Chinese mobile phone company Tecno explains why it only does business in Africa
Why General Motors consolidated its African divisions
How Davis & Shirtliff turned a family business into a regional player
Sub-Saharan Africa set to continue on its robust growth path
US agri equipment giant AGCO explains why it will invest $100m in Africa
How fast-food chain KFC addresses local cultures and tastes in Africa
How one company is generating revenue from Nairobi's solid waste
Meet the Boss: Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia, founder, Oxford & Beaumont
Online grocery shopping still not big in South Africa, but retailers should prepare
What you should know about Kenya's property market in 2013
Finance ready plan: A healthier and tastier choice in African specialty foods
Finance ready plan: Lighting Kenya, efficiently and affordably
Three African private equity trends for 2013
Ghanaian entrepreneur Elikem Kuenyehia talks about his rise to the top
Video games – Kenya’s new emerging industry with ‘huge scope’
The weird, wonderful and just plain kooky hotel requests in Africa for 2012
The costs of being landlocked: a road trip in Africa
Retail and office space – growth areas for Kenya's property industry
Western analysts and fund managers discuss the investment case for Africa
$20 for an air ticket? How African low-cost carrier fastjet does it
Talking business with the man behind Tanzanian startup Bongo Live
Africa – the top target for foreign investment in farmland
Thika Greens: Selling the concept of golf estate living to Kenyans
Interview: The business of developing solar energy projects in Africa
Mike Macharia – the Kenyan businessman with pan-African ambitions
Strategies Nigerian companies use to attract and retain top employees
What to expect from Kenya's economy in 2013
Publisher's note: How we made it in Africa 2012 overview; plans for the new year
Meet the Boss: Mike Macharia, Group CEO, Seven Seas Technologies
How a group of women in Burkina Faso started their own microcredit system
Tax incentives in South Africa aim to encourage investment in innovation
Finance ready plan: Renewable energy solutions in Kenya
Finance ready plan: Putting the 'care' back into Kenya’s healthcare
Finance ready plan: Nigerian brand KIKI KAMANU set to blaze the fashion trail
How to win in Africa: 5 lessons from successful companies
More to Mauritius than cocktails and turquoise waters
Global competition preparing women entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level
Will we be seeing slower growth in remittances to Africa?
Tinsel actress Lizz Njagah talks about Kenya's film and TV industry
Five reasons why companies and small-scale farmers are not in business together
Foreign investors cautiously optimistic about Africa, says risk expert
Business opportunity: Manufacture high-quality snack foods in Africa
Increased profits through drying and juicing of fruit & vegetables
A turn-key solution to profit from poultry
Manufacture quality beverages for the growing African market
Highly profitable machines to start your own business
Interlocking blocks – a cost effective building solution for Africa
Get started in small-scale food manufacturing
Business concept: Produce fresh and uniquely branded potato chips