Global consumer themes combine with new technologies to create African opportunity Published by Standard Bank on 18 May 2017 A world of new consumer product, service and support opportunities are emerging on the continent.
Nigeria: Finding opportunities where others fear to tread Published by Andrew Lapping on 16 May 2017 Allan Gray’s primary area of interest in Nigeria is the financial sector, where sentiment is truly extreme.
Ethiopia can convert its youth bulge from a problem into an opportunity Published by Sosina Bezu on 24 April 2017 Ethiopia’s demographic profile mirrors China’s in the 1980s and of East Asian countries in the 1950s.
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.
Mixed realities of African retail Published by Rafiq Raji on 10 January 2017 Is the African retail opportunity over-hyped? Not necessarily. But the huge potential envisaged is still a long way out.
Why are African food companies struggling to compete with foreign products? Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2016 The market is growing fast, but continues to be dominated by imports.
Ethiopia – cracking the local code Published by Anna Rosenberg on 8 April 2014 Anna Rosenberg shares her insights on business potential in Ethiopia.
Manufacture quality beverages for the growing African market Published by Promotional Feature on 1 January 2013 Soda King, a South Africa-based manufacturer of soft drinks and purified water, is offering business people and entrepreneurs across the continent a unique franchise opportunity to establish a localised bottling plant.