Seven tips on how to enter the African market Published by Femi Adewunmi on 12 April 2012 During a recent webcast Hendrik Malan, operations director for Africa at Frost & Sullivan, shared some practical tips on how to invest in the continent.
Survey reveals Africa’s top locations for new hotels Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 April 2012 Nigeria-based W Hospitality Group recently carried out a survey of the international hotel brands’ development activities in Africa.
Should investors reconsider their attitude towards fish farming in Africa? Published by Christoph Evard on 28 March 2012 Aquaculture is one of the most efficient ways of producing animal protein. This industry is beginning to bud in Africa.
9 things you should know about China’s economic ties with Africa Published by Claude Harding on 26 March 2012 China will this year become Africa’s largest export destination. China’s share of Africa’s total exports has increased from 10% in 2008 to almost 18% in 2011.
Case study: Connecting rural Africa to the internet Published by Staff Writer on 16 March 2012 Charles Nyezi is a businessman and owner of an internet café in Nquthu, a small rural community in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Agriplas: a more holistic approach to irrigation in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 15 March 2012 “Africa in terms of agriculture and irrigation is very much project focused. We’ve been involved in various projects in countries such as Madagascar and Namibia, but we see ourselves getting even more involved in the future.”
How Standard Bank is tapping into Africa’s SME market Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2012 Standard Bank has introduced an innovative risk assessment solution that allows it to lend to Africa’s small and informal businesses.
Africa’s challenges are not unmanageable, says DHL and Engen Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 March 2012 “If you want to operate in Africa, there is a degree of uncertainty, there is a degree of risk, and you need to know how to manage that. It is not unmanageable.”
African middle-class creating opportunities for private healthcare Published by Femi Adewunmi on 6 March 2012 There is a strong demand in Africa for quality, world-class private healthcare, especially from the emerging middle-class, foreign investors, government and health insurers.
Walmart director shares his thoughts about retail in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 March 2012 “One of the things that have amazed us, is that it is a very brand-conscious market.”
Is South Africa still the gateway to Africa? Published by Claude Harding on 23 February 2012 Is South Africa still the gateway to the rest of the continent, or is it simply being bypassed?
Africa should learn from Silicon Valley Published by Mawuna Koutonin on 23 February 2012 Perhaps one of the greatest lessons that Africa can learn from Silicon Valley is that it is possible for a country to take its destiny in its own hands.
KFC’s African adventure Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 February 2012 Fried chicken fast-food chain KFC’s entry into Africa was more a coincidence than part of a strategic plan.
Farming – the one area where Africa can have a competitive advantage Published by Nissi Ekpott on 9 February 2012 Agriculture in Africa offers many diverse opportunities. This is one area where Africa can have a competitive advantage over every other continent.