Elon Musk’s Starlink could fuel competition for internet customers in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 20 January 2023 Elon Musk’s Starlink debut in Africa is sparking a battle for underserved customers in an already competitive internet market.
Business trip to Nigeria: Same old, plus a currency conundrum Published by Cavan Osborne on 12 September 2022 Cavan Osborne, a portfolio manager at Old Mutual Investment Group, shares his thoughts on Nigeria’s business environment.
Sheel Gill: ‘M&A’ remains a boardroom agenda item for CEOs in East Africa Published by Sheel Gill on 8 June 2018 KPMG East Africa deal advisory head looks at M&A trends.
The company that turned African telcos into insurance brokers Published by Kate Douglas on 14 November 2017 Micro-insurance company thinks outside of the box.
‘Don’t let competition drive your strategy,’ says marketing guru Jennifer Barassa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 December 2015 Top Kenyan entrepreneur Jennifer Barassa shares her business journey.
How to sell insurance to low-income earners in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 September 2015 ‘Insurance models from the west simply have not worked in Africa.’
Africa Tech Trends: Apple Music up against local competitors Published by Tom Jackson on 12 June 2015 When Apple Music finally lands in Africa, it will enter an already overcrowded music streaming space.
Beyond BRICS: The India-Africa strategic partnership Published by David Sand on 14 May 2015 India’s engagement with Africa is on the rise to cater for both geopolitical and economic interests.
Africa Tech Trends: Co-operation now the name of the game Published by Tom Jackson on 14 November 2014 Africa Tech Trends is a column by Tom Jackson focusing on developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Africa Tech Trends: Unexpected players entering the telecoms space Published by Tom Jackson on 6 September 2014 Tom Jackson on the latest developments in Africa’s technology industry.
The difference between African and Asian consumers Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 July 2013 African consumer behaviour is very different from that in Asia.
South African insurance company partners with Airtel to distribute products Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2012 Mobile network operator Bharti Airtel this week announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Sanlam, a South African-based financial services group.
Bharti Airtel makes largest ever Indian investment into Rwanda Published by Claude Harding on 9 September 2011 Mobile telecommunications firm Bharti Airtel today announced that it will commence with operations in Rwanda.
“Zain now smells like Bharti,” says Airtel boss Published by Staff Writer on 10 June 2011 Indian mobile operator Bharti Airtel’s strategy in Africa is to lower tariffs, expand its market share and make money through economies of scale.
