To transform Africa’s economies, African companies matter too Published by Zainab Usman on 10 June 2016 The dynamism of domestic businesses are too often overlooked by researchers and analysts.
Serial entrepreneur Simeon Ononobi is going global with a new way to advertise Published by Justin Probyn on 10 June 2016 ‘The more I travel, the more I try to relate to the communities and the places I go to, to see if I can solve a global problem rather than a local one.’
Agility seizing opportunities in Africa’s underserved consumer goods industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016 Few countries have the storage and distribution facilities needed to support the growth of FMCG businesses, says Geoffrey White, CEO for Africa at Agility.
Why international companies view Johannesburg show as gateway to southern Africa Published by Press Office on 8 June 2016 SAITEX has become the go-to event for retailers looking for new products where they can meet manufacturers and distributors face-to-face and see first-hand thousands of new products aimed at the southern African market.
Centurion CEO: Political will and leadership will resolve African border disputes Published by Press Office on 8 June 2016 As a panelist on the policy & law discussion at the conference, Ayuk advocated strongly for a diplomatic approach to resolving the disputes.
Kigali to Kuala Lumpur: What will it take for Africa to follow South-East Asia’s development path? Published by Jennifer Blanke on 6 June 2016 Reflecting on what African countries can take away from the growth experience of South-East Asia.
Packaging company Nampak doing well in Nigeria, pity it can’t get its money out Published by Kate Douglas on 3 June 2016 Nampak has millions of dollars tied up in Nigeria and Angola.
Oil at $50 a barrel: Better times ahead for Africa’s crude producers? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 June 2016 The oil price has risen substantially from record lows.
How long would it take South Africa to bounce back from junk status? Published by Christie Viljoen on 3 June 2016 Countries that have lost their investment-grade ratings and were able to again graduate to this status took on average seven years to do so.
Seeing power generation as a business opportunity: African CEOs weigh in Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2016 Business leaders – including Tony Elumelu, Adewale Tinubu and John Rice – share their thoughts on the continent’s power sector.
Unpacking sub-Saharan African media consumption habits Published by Staff Writer on 1 June 2016 Penetration of mass media such as television, radio and mobile is near universal, while in stark contrast the penetration of print media (newspapers and magazines) and the internet is significantly lower.
Government ministers join mining and power chiefs in Ghana for key West Africa conference Published by Press Office on 1 June 2016 ‘Remain viable’ in the tough economic climate is the theme of a major two-day mining and power conference which begins tomorrow in Accra alongside WAMPEX 2016.
Meet the Tryctor: A motorbike-turned-tractor targeting small farmers in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 31 May 2016 Nigerian automobile designer Olufemi Odeleye spent nearly 10 years developing a low-cost, multipurpose, mini tractor – created with the African small-scale farmer in mind.
Entrepreneur sees profits in helping businesses reduce electricity costs Published by Kate Douglas on 27 May 2016 Johan Theron is the inventor of PowerGuard, an innovation born from South Africa’s national power cuts.