How a former McKinsey consultant started selling fast food in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2015 British national Joe Falter came to Nigeria towards the end of 2012 to launch online food delivery service Hellofood.
Akon on entrepreneurship and opportunities in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 30 September 2015 ‘If you just think things through and plan things out – that thought process is worth more than money.’
DHL Express appoints new Managing Director for sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 28 September 2015 Hennie Heymans, currently Managing Director of DHL Express South Africa, has been appointed as Managing Director of DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Export or die: Is this Africa’s year of trade? Published by Jacqueline Musiitwa on 25 September 2015 The specialised trade in raw materials is decreasing Africa’s competitiveness, making diversification necessary.
Local content development for real: Going beyond ticking the boxes Published by Helder Buvana on 25 September 2015 The development of community enterprises to their full potential is the sustainable solution to many of the challenges faced by countries in Africa.
MoboFree founder shares ingredients to a successful African marketplace Published by Kate Douglas on 25 September 2015 ‘The game is not so much about acquiring customers – that’s just the beginning. It is about how to keep your customers engaged over time.’
Energy investment in Africa: Unleash the potential Published by Rob Tims on 23 September 2015 Africa needs to be creating a robust investment environment, avoiding the ‘feast and famine’ scenario that all too often accompanies oil price cycles.
Running a business not for the faint-hearted: The story of Mi-Fone Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 Despite the glowing media headlines, behind the scenes all was not well at Mi-Fone.
Young Chinese professionals talk about life in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 While Chinese professionals face many cultural difficulties in Africa, they also see the continent as a land of opportunity.
Toys giant Hasbro puts down deeper roots in South African market Published by Kate Douglas on 21 September 2015 Global toys and games company, Hasbro, is looking to gain a larger share of the South African market with the launch of its local subsidiary.
Notes from Botswana: Africa’s poster child of governance and growth Published by Cavan Osborne on 21 September 2015 Despite its stability, operating conditions are tough in the country.
Phatisa’s Pan African Housing Fund teams up with Tamarind Properties, Kenya Published by Press Office on 21 September 2015 The Pan African Housing Fund has entered into an agreement with Tamarind Properties to develop 140 single-family homes in a residential development in Nakuru Town, Kenya.
Three mega trends in Africa’s commercial property development Published by John Truter on 21 September 2015 Major trends that will influence Africa’s commercial property development well into the next decade.
VC investor: Forget the middle class, Africa’s opportunity lies in low-income demand Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2015 London-based venture capital firm, TLcom Capital, has its eye on African tech companies.