Manufacturing key to unlocking Africa’s industrialisation potential Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2014 “Very few countries are able to grow and accumulate wealth without investing in their manufacturing sectors.”
Africa is not waiting for the west, says author Published by Kate Douglas on 17 June 2014 Journalist and author Dayo Olopade says there are numerous misconceptions concerning Africa.
Njeri Rionge on how African SMEs can become global players Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 June 2014 “We have to be prepared to offer goods and services that are to an international standard.”
Olusegun Obasanjo: In Nigeria, agriculture is the new oil Published by Olusegun Obasanjo on 10 June 2014 When Nigeria announced recently that it had become Africa’s biggest economy, you could be forgiven for thinking that oil was the only reason.
Billionaire at 34? Forget short-term approach to becoming rich, says Mugo Kibati Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 June 2014 “If your goal is to acquire wealth then in your list of strategies… anything goes. If you steal it, if you acquire it corruptly, it doesn’t matter.”
Why property developer sees potential in Mozambique’s Beira, Pemba and Nacala Published by Kate Douglas on 14 May 2014 Atterbury’s projects include mixed-use developments in Mozambique and malls in Ghana.
Forestry not for those seeking a quick buck Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 May 2014 Private equity firm says forestry in Africa is not an easy business.
Western criticism of China in Africa questioned at WEF Published by Kate Douglas on 9 May 2014 “So if China is not a good business partner for Africa, why is it a good business partner for the west?”
Growth of financial services in Africa provides a great opportunity, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 1 May 2014 DHL is seeing robust growth from its financial services customers in Africa.
Lawyer shares five pieces of advice for companies expanding into Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2014 From market research to finding a good lawyer, Jacqueline Musiitwa shares her advice to foreign businesses.
SAITEX offers free trade industry magazines to expo participants Published by Promotional Feature on 22 April 2014 Italy’s largest online publisher of trade magazines, provides a fantastic incentive for all expo participants.
Report: Africa’s economic prosperity at risk from instability Published by Mariama Diallo on 18 April 2014 Economic progress does not just depend on having impressive numbers of GDP growth, high-rise buildings or first-class highways.
Nigeria overtakes South Africa as continent’s largest economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2014 After months of speculation, Nigeria today officially overtook South Africa as the largest economy on the continent.
Insight into how Africa uses Twitter Published by Staff Writer on 14 March 2014 Johannesburg is Africa’s most active city on Twitter.
