Eight things you probably didn’t know about The Gambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2013 Claude Edgard Zocli, country manager for logistics company DHL in The Gambia, shares eight interesting facts and insights about the small West African country.
Examining Cameroon’s unique business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 August 2013 The Central African country of Cameroon is unique in that it has both English and French as official languages.
What companies need to know about doing business in Sudan Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2013 Sudan may not be a country that many foreign investors are rushing into, but with its geographic positioning for trade, and opportunities in agriculture and mining, the economy does hold potential for those willing to take on a challenge.
Gabon luring foreign companies through attractive incentives Published by Kate Douglas on 25 July 2013 Gabon is not known as one of the easiest business environments, but recent investments show that multinational companies are finding opportunities in the country of less than two million people.
Why business people should give Sierra Leone a second look Published by Kate Douglas on 18 July 2013 “One of the biggest challenges is the misconception about the state of insecurity, particularly for those who have never been to Sierra Leone.”
Why the troubles in eastern DRC shouldn’t deter business people Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2013 With large areas of uncultivated arable land and unexploited mineral deposits, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is arguably the country in Africa that holds the most untapped potential.
‘Use the resources of Mauritius to cater for the international market,’ says DHL manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2013 When Rahman Bholah left Mauritius in 1982 to pursue a career as a chartered accountant in the UK, he didn’t plan on ever permanently returning to the island.
Rwanda – a tiny country that has made great progress Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2013 Rwanda has made great strides since the dark days of its 1994 genocide.
Four tips for business success in Madagascar Published by Kate Douglas on 20 June 2013 Mamy Rakotondraibe, manager of DHL in Madagascar, shares advice for business success on the island.
Angola a rewarding market for patient investors Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2013 “There is no such thing as making a quick buck here. Don’t expect things to happen quickly, you need to be extremely patient.”
Oil industry and SMEs creating business opportunities in Uganda Published by Kate Douglas on 6 June 2013 “The discovery of oil has helped to kick-start the economy of Uganda.”
Oranjemund – Namibia’s new boom town? Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2013 Oranjemund’s economy could receive a significant boost if a new natural gas-to-power project goes ahead as planned.
Looking to enter Francophone Africa? Why Senegal might be a good option Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2013 “Francophone Africa is increasingly being viewed as a dynamic and exciting region to do business in.”
Six things business people should know about Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 May 2013 Kader Coulibaly, general manager at DHL Express in Ghana, shares his thoughts on the country’s business landscape and what companies need to do to be successful in this market.