Africa’s one-stop-shop for packaging Published by Press Office on 20 November 2017 Polyoak Packaging’s ‘one-stop-shop’ approach to servicing its customers is what sets it apart, and enables it to help maximise growth opportunities for its customers.
The journey so far: Tumi Phake, founder and CEO, Zenzele Fitness Group Published by Justin Probyn on 13 November 2017 ‘I think typically we entrepreneurs tend to want to do everything ourselves, and I quickly realised that’s not good – you need to find people that have a skill set to assist you.’
Ethiopian B787-9 touches down at Kinshasa Published by Press Office on 7 November 2017 Ethiopian’s newly acquired Dreamliner aircraft provides extra comfort with the biggest window in the sky, more leg room, reduced noise, mood lighting and higher air humidity at 40,000 feet.
Africa’s first Ethiopian B787-9 lands at Africa’s Spice Island, Zanzibar Published by Press Office on 3 November 2017 Ethiopian deployed this state-of-the-art fleet to Zanzibar as part of its commitment to serve Africa, its home market, with the most advanced and latest technology aircraft the industry has to offer.
Swaziland-based chilli business finds export success Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 31 October 2017 Food company discovers it is sometimes better to have lower volumes, but higher price points.
Additive manufacturing: Implications for African economies Published by Rafiq Raji on 25 October 2017 The ascendancy of additive manufacturing to mainstream production is only a matter of time.
Quantum Global Group’s US$1.1bn Infrastructure Fund exits a leading East African cement producer Published by Press Office on 23 October 2017 Quantum Global’s investment supported the cement producer on a number of value-creation initiatives, including the development and launch of new products, and the optimisation of existing facilities.
Is India enhancing its relationship with Africa? Published by Richard Li on 22 October 2017 Despite the recent drop in commodity prices, India-Africa trade has grown by a significant 115% from 2006 until 2016.
Asian automotive companies on the hunt for growth in Africa Published by Richard Li on 20 October 2017 Chinese and Indian companies need to enhance their brand image.
Taking stock of Uganda’s economy 55 years after independence Published by Sarah Logan on 17 October 2017 Over the past two decades, Uganda’s economy has developed in important ways.
Trump’s Africa policy is still incoherent, but key signals are emerging Published by John J Stremlau on 17 October 2017 ‘Africa has tremendous business potential, I have so many friends going to your countries trying to get rich,’ said the US President.
DHL Express highlights importance of managing customer experiences to stay ahead of competition Published by Staff Writer on 16 October 2017 ‘Customers want choice and convenience, and if a solution is pushed back on them, it may lead to frustration and dissatisfaction.’
UCT GSB centre only African business school on new UN Development Programme research council Published by Press Office on 12 October 2017 The UNSIF Research Council includes prominent universities in the US, Europe and Asia with only the University of Cape Town representing the African continent.
Ethiopian voted 2017 Middle East and Africa Airline of the Year by Airline Economics magazine Published by Press Office on 10 October 2017 Ethiopian outperformed major airlines in the Middle East and Africa to win this prestigious award.