Tony Elumelu on the challenges of growing a pan-African company Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2017 Policy uncertainty, labour mobility restrictions and foreign exchange issues. These are some of the challenges foreign companies can expect to encounter.
Jambojet on moving beyond Kenya and learning from the failure of other African airlines Published by Kate Douglas on 8 June 2017 We talk to the airline’s CEO about his strategy for regional expansion.
Expanding to Botswana? Not a ‘crazy’ idea for South African retailer Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2017 Despite having a relatively small population of about 2.2 million people, The Crazy Store sees potential in Botswana.
The story of a ‘born global’ South African ice tea brand Published by Chris Human and Geoff Bick on 21 February 2017 How this small local company struck it big.
Predictions for Africa’s PR industry in 2017 Published by Press Office on 6 February 2017 Nations right across sub-Saharan Africa are pushing ahead with reforms and initiatives that support the case for investment and business expansion.
Ethiopian plans record expansion in its network with seven new destinations Published by Press Office on 18 January 2017 Ethiopian envisages to reach 120 international destinations worldwide by the year 2025.
Fourways Mall will undergo a R2.4bn expansion and redevelopment Published by Dylan Stevenson & Debbie Grundlingh on 20 October 2016 The redeveloped mall will constitute the third-largest retail node in South Africa after Sandton City and Menlyn.
Truworths, Shoprite and Massmart: How South African retailers are doing in rest of continent Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2016 In light of recently released financial results, we look at how three South African retailers are viewing their operations in the rest of the continent.
Expanding your business into Africa? Published by Anli Dowling on 21 November 2013 Tips and issues companies should keep in mind when growing their businesses in other African countries.
Analyst looks at where Porsche should seek to expand in Africa Published by Neil King on 18 November 2013 Euromonitor’s household income data suggests African countries where Porsche may do good business.
Five mistakes to avoid when expanding your business into Africa Published by Menno Gazendam and Hennie du Plessis on 14 August 2013 The African continent is littered with the corpses of failed business expansion projects.
African renaissance still 10 to 15 years away, says Frost & Sullivan Published by Claude Harding on 16 April 2012 “Africa still has a fair amount ground to cover before it reaches the point of no return with regards to economic development.”
Tiger Brands’ hunger for Africa cannot be satisfied Published by Claude Harding on 16 February 2011 South African fast-moving consumer goods company, Tiger Brands, has over the past few months made a number of acquisitions in the rest of the continent.