Why would you buy ‘made in Africa’ smartphones? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 9 October 2019 Rwanda has opened what is being billed as Africa’s ‘first entirely homemade’ smartphone factory.
Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines Published by Vuyo Mjimba on 16 October 2018 This approach served countries such as the US and Norway where they gave rise to globally competitive manufacturing and services industries serving the mining and oil industries.
Unpacking South Korea’s engagement with Africa Published by Otavio Veras on 6 September 2018 Hyundai Motors, LG Electronics, Samsung and Posco Steel are only a few examples of South Korean companies expanding in the African market.
Beyond selling Samsung phones and Hyundai cars: South Korea wants to be Africa’s industrialisation partner Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 June 2018 The who’s who of African government and business recently flew halfway across the world to the South Korean port city of Busan.
How companies are playing in the changing technology landscape Published by Jonathan Ward on 20 April 2018 The technology sector is performing strongly, but continued growth depends on the industry’s ability to keep its promises to customers.
Ghanaian trades high-profile Samsung job for farming Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2016 Leaving a successful career was ‘purely a business decision’.
Samsung distributor talks about selling mobile phones in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2016 Nasser Ahmed shares his experiences.
Meet the Boss: Matthew Thackrah, deputy MD, Samsung South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 May 2015 “Once you have reached the top, the job is not complete; staying there is much more difficult.”
Africa Tech Trends: The growing power of mapping Published by Tom Jackson on 24 April 2015 Tom Jackson looks at the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Samsung launches phone aimed at cost-sensitive users in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 29 August 2012 Samsung today announced that it will launch a low-cost mobile phone specifically aimed at Africa and other emerging markets.
Samsung to develop products specifically for Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 September 2011 As part of its Africa growth strategy, Samsung has announced that it will tailor products specifically for the Kenyan market.
Samsung to earn five times more from Africa by 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 1 August 2011 Samsung Electronics has announced plans to boost its revenue from Africa to US$10 billion by 2015, the current size of the Chinese market.
