The jua kali sector – a safe haven for jobs in Kenya Published by Emmanuel Soroba on 5 July 2018 The industry contributes immensely towards the Kenyan economy.
Two South African sisters taking organic skin care products to the world Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 2 July 2018 Capetonian sisters Louiza Rademan and Christine Buchanan left their professions to start an organic skin and body care product range.
Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew processing sector is at the crossroads Published by Victoria Crandall on 28 May 2018 Côte d’Ivoire only processes infinitesimal volumes of its cashew crop, as the global industry is concentrated in India and Vietnam.
The journey so far: Bruce Dube, MD, Nine80 Digital Published by Justin Probyn on 10 May 2018 ‘A lot of strategies or approaches in business should always speak directly to one’s reality.’
Profit-making idea: Old clothes – restyle, reinvigorate, burn Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2018 Deepa Dosaja believes there is opportunity in breathing new life into old garments or burning them for energy.
Turning tables on female boundaries Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 7 May 2018 Talking business with Lucy Agwunobi, co-founder of Arredo by TRT.
Talking business with the ‘overachiever’ behind Cameroon’s locally-made drone Published by Franck Kuwonu on 23 April 2018 William Elong is looking at expanding into other countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.
Investment opportunities in Mozambique’s manufacturing sector Published by Monitor Deloitte on 31 January 2018 Although the sector is still underdeveloped, Mozambique has several advantages that give it a favourable outlook.
The journey so far: Bessie Duke-Odu, owner, Flair Hair Academy Published by Justin Probyn on 29 January 2018 ‘Like an airplane first gathers its momentum before takeoff, starting a business should be likewise.’
Profit-making idea: Opportunity to make processing and packaging equipment Published by Justin Probyn on 5 January 2018 African companies should learn from equipment manufacturers in Asia.
The mobility revolution: Automotive sector undergoing a transformation Published by Jonathan Ward on 4 December 2017 When an industry undergoes a transformation, so must its supply chains and logistics processes. That’s what’s happening in the automotive sector right now.
The coming emerging market demand shock Published by Deloitte team on 17 October 2017 A fundamental economic shift is taking place in the wider emerging market world.
Four things this packaging company teaches us about Africa’s consumer goods industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 October 2017 Keith Dilkes, Africa export sales manager at Polyoak Packaging, gives his perspective on the trends impacting the consumer goods industry.
Overcoming the challenges for manufacturing in Africa Published by Richard Li on 20 September 2017 Despite the high growth rate, industrialisation in Africa has barely taken root.