How Nigeria can attract and keep the right kind of foreign direct investment Published by Tolu Olarewaju on 11 December 2018 There are a few things Nigeria can do to boost foreign direct investment. For starters, it must play fair.
Opportunity for digital entrepreneurs looking to take their startups to the next level Published by Press Office on 21 June 2018 Entrepreneurs developing digital solutions on the African continent are invited to apply to the next Venture Incubation Programme.
Ranked: Africa’s most-admired brands Published by Staff Writer on 29 May 2018 The Brand Africa 100 ranking is based on a survey among consumers 18 years and older, conducted in 23 countries across Africa.
Rob Shuter: Building a business for the long-term in Africa Published by Rob Shuter on 2 March 2018 MTN CEO explains the core principles behind the telecommunication giant’s success.
MTN: Inside Africa’s mobile machine Published by Jonathan Ward on 31 January 2018 In 2010, MTN had to face an uncomfortable truth: Its basic business model was not growing as fast as previously.
The company that turned African telcos into insurance brokers Published by Kate Douglas on 14 November 2017 Micro-insurance company thinks outside of the box.
Nigeria: Don’t worry about short-term economic volatility, says MTN chairman Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2017 ‘It is still a very important market, almost 170 million people,’ says Phuthuma Nhleko.
Why Sony is pursuing music streaming in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 20 February 2017 ‘We do believe Nigeria could return to a top spot with regards to a music consumption market in the world.’
Why MTN is venturing into livestock tracking in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 10 November 2016 The telco is set to launch its mobile app to help cattle owners and herdsmen monitor and track their livestock.
South African companies discover there are no easy pickings in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2016 Over the past decade or so, numerous South African companies have expanded to Nigeria. But many of these investments didn’t live up to expectations.
To transform Africa’s economies, African companies matter too Published by Zainab Usman on 10 June 2016 The dynamism of domestic businesses are too often overlooked by researchers and analysts.
‘Don’t let competition drive your strategy,’ says marketing guru Jennifer Barassa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 December 2015 Top Kenyan entrepreneur Jennifer Barassa shares her business journey.
How African companies are taking business away from multinationals Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 November 2015 Multinationals’ ambitions to tap into Africa’s growth are not going unchallenged as domestic companies fight back for market share.
Brands in Africa: The most admired and valuable Published by Justin Probyn on 2 November 2015 Non-African brands dominated the rankings, with nine of the top 10 most admired brands in Africa being foreign.
