E-commerce set to be a ‘game changer’ for Africa, says Ashish J. Thakkar Published by Kate Douglas on 12 February 2015 “A city like Lagos has 20 million people, but just two shopping centres.”
US investment into Africa has only just begun, says CEO of Invest Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 February 2015 “There is a tsunami of money coming. America is just beginning to muscle up with capital and come to Africa,” says Robert Hersov.
10 key quotes from the US-Africa Leaders Summit Published by Kate Douglas on 8 August 2014 How we made it in Africa looks at some of the key quotes and points that came out of the summit.
Q&A with Ashish Thakkar: What can we learn from the way Africa is growing? Published by Ashish J Thakkar on 19 November 2013 World Economic Forum followers ask Mara Group founder Ashish Thakkar questions about Africa’s growth.
Entrepreneur Ashish J. Thakkar calls Donald Trump’s comments on Africa ‘ignorant’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 July 2013 One of Africa’s most successful entrepreneurs has locked horns on Twitter with American businessman Donald Trump.
How top businessman Ashish J. Thakkar approaches investment in Africa Published by Ashish J Thakkar on 6 May 2013 “I believe that the real opportunities lie in creating new businesses.”