Is fish farming the answer to food insecurity in Africa? Published by Johan Potgieter on 14 August 2012 Aquaculture can contribute to job creation and alleviate food insecurity and malnutrition, while at the same time contributing to food production and associated benefits.
What you should know about food security in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 August 2012 The Economist Intelligence Unit recently released the Global Food Security Index 2012. How we made it in Africa looks at what the study had to say about sub-Saharan Africa.
The misunderstood lives of Chinese traders in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2012 How we made it in Africa takes a look at the largely undocumented lives of Chinese shopkeepers on the continent.
Three African countries with good potential for tourism investors Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 August 2012 Euromonitor recently identified some African countries that are likely to see strong growth in tourism.
What is Google’s game plan in Africa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 August 2012 Google has ramped up its operations significantly in sub-Saharan Africa over the past few years.
DeLaval – fast, reliable machine milking Published by Promotional Feature on 5 August 2012 DeLaval offers solutions for every type of farmer – from those taking the first steps from hand-milking to bucket milking, to industrial farmers milking around the clock.
Private equity: new cash for expanding African businesses Published by Bill Hinchberger on 1 August 2012 Africa is growing, and African companies need cash to expand. Investors want in on the action, especially given low returns in many other parts of the world these days.
Private equity firm sees potential in French-speaking West Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 July 2012 “We want to scale our operations and expand to Ethiopia and francophone West Africa. French-speaking West Africa is our current top priority.”
Pace of new property developments in Africa could pick up Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 July 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Kevin Teeroovengadum, a director for real estate at Actis, about the trends in the continent’s property industry.
Power Plastics – leaders in fumigation sheeting Published by Promotional Feature on 17 July 2012 Power Plastics, a supplier of industrial liners and covers, recently delivered a significant order for fumigation sheeting for a leading pest control company, again illustrating the skills and customer centric approach that sets it apart from other suppliers in the industry.
British fashion retailer Topshop launches pop-up store in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 July 2012 UK-based fashion retailer Topshop on Thursday launched its first pop-up shop in Africa.
Why cities, not countries, should drive investment decisions in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 13 July 2012 “Looking at cities rather than countries can be eye-opening.”
Eight things you should know about frontier market investment Published by Claude Harding on 12 July 2012 “The most compelling reason to invest in frontier markets is their long-term growth potential.”
Harare and Lagos ranked as the world’s worst cities to live in Published by Claude Harding on 12 July 2012 African cities don’t perform well in a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranking of the world’s best cities to live in.