From Ghana to Zambia: 31 African cities to exceed 5m people by 2040 Published by Staff Writer on 29 June 2023 According to a recent McKinsey report, by 2040, there will be 31 cities in Africa with populations over five million.
Four ways to become a ‘business baobab’ in Africa Published by Acha Leke on 3 September 2019 The integration of Africa’s economies offers exciting opportunities for companies that craft bold yet wise geographic expansion strategies.
Rethinking the African business opportunity Published by Acha Leke and Mutsa Chironga and Georges Desvaux on 19 March 2019 Hopes are high for Africa’s long-term growth, driven by technology and basic services rather than resources.
Three imperatives for winning in Africa: An interview with Coca-Cola’s former president of Africa Published by Alexander Cummings and Acha Leke on 5 February 2019 Alexander Cummings discusses the continent’s potential and ways companies can establish a presence there by partnering for development and building local relevance.
McKinsey: Africa’s overlooked business revolution Published by Acha Leke and Mutsa Chironga and Georges Desvaux on 19 November 2018 Global business leaders who misunderstand Africa run the risk of missing out on one of the 21st century’s great growth opportunities.
Shakir Akorede: How a single market would transform Africa’s economy Published by Shakir Akorede on 20 April 2018 Entrepreneur on Africa’s new path towards a single continental market.
The Africa CEO Forum ramps up efforts to promote women’s leadership Published by Press Office on 9 March 2018 Africa CEO Forum’s Women Initiative, in partnership with NSIA, is ramping up efforts to accelerate women’s leadership in Africa this year.
The seismic potential of digitalised manufacturing Published by Jonathan Ward on 28 February 2018 As Industry 4.0 moves into the mainstream, manufacturing companies are learning that technology is only part of the challenge.
Lions (still) on the move: Growth in Africa’s consumer sector Published by McKinsey on 3 October 2017 Africa remains a high-potential region, but growth is concentrated in a few markets and income segments.
China-Africa business: Discourse still lacks equilibrium Published by Isaac Kwaku Fokuo Jr and Aparupa Chakravarti on 15 September 2017 There is an alternative to the ‘Big Brother’-‘Neo-Colonial Predator’ dichotomy.
Six opportunities in Africa you probably didn’t know about Published by Kate Douglas on 19 September 2016 McKinsey’s latest research report highlights a number of economic realities and opportunities that businesses should be aware of.
McKinsey: African companies with women leaders earn 20% more Published by Kate Douglas on 9 September 2016 Here’s what companies can do to improve their gender balance.
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.
McKinsey: Five ways how South Africa can reignite economic growth Published by McKinsey on 4 September 2015 South Africa has no shortage of ideas, but a tone of pessimism is growing as many worry that the economy is stuck in a low-growth trap.