The top 10 mistakes exporters to Africa make (Part 1) Published by Ben Longman on 14 December 2017 Risks exporters need to be aware of.
Africa’s FMCG industry: Navigating between opportunity and uncertainty Published by Pamela Wadi and Max Gebhart on 21 April 2017 Examining the various issues facing the FMCG sector in Africa, and the opportunities that exist for potential investors should these risks be mitigated.
Nigerian shopping more sophisticated, but consumers under pressure Published by KPMG Africa on 13 September 2016 Despite Nigeria’s rich investment potential, some serious challenges for retailers to set up shop persist.
Agility seizing opportunities in Africa’s underserved consumer goods industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016 Few countries have the storage and distribution facilities needed to support the growth of FMCG businesses, says Geoffrey White, CEO for Africa at Agility.
Opportunities for African SMEs to produce consumer goods, says Choppies boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 November 2015 Untapped opportunities exist for small and medium enterprises to produce fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Africa.
Retail industry barriers limit growth of small manufacturers in South Africa Published by Michael Wood and Sane Mdlalose on 17 September 2015 Competing in the FMCG space is a survival of the fittest and the fittest are often the established giants of the manufacturing world who have oodles of cash flow to back supply and demand needs.
Private equity in Ethiopia: Talking investment with Schulze Global Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 March 2015 In 2008 Schulze Global Investments became the first international private equity firm to open an office in Ethiopia.
Consumer goods: Steps to effectively access the Kenyan market Published by Karimi Kiambi on 27 February 2015 For all its business and investment potential, the country can be a hard nut to crack.
Shoprite’s African expansion hit by lack of investment in property Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2010 South Africa-based retailer Shoprite Holdings’ expansion into the rest of Africa was over the past year hampered by a lack of investment in retail space.
