Billionaire Christo Wiese’s impeccable timing: Judging the diamond market just right Published by TJ Strydom on 6 May 2019 Well-known for his business acumen in the retail industry, South African businessman Wiese timed the purchase and sale of a diamond mine to perfection.
Finding value in frontier African markets Published by Nick Ndiritu on 5 May 2019 Is investing in frontier African markets worth the hassle?
In pictures: Shoprite’s massive new distribution centre one of Africa’s most advanced Published by Justin Probyn on 29 August 2017 Pan-African retailer Shoprite’s new distribution centre outside Cape Town is claimed to be one of the most technologically-advanced such facilities in the continent.
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.
Move over South Africa: Kenya now Africa’s largest source of intra-regional investment Published by Kate Douglas on 28 July 2016 Last year Kenyan companies replaced South Africa’s as the largest intra-African investor group.
Varying levels of success for South African companies in rest of continent Published by Peter De Ionno on 14 July 2016 Many assume South African businesses are a natural fit for other markets on the continent, but experience is showing otherwise.
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.
Truworths, Shoprite and Massmart: How South African retailers are doing in rest of continent Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2016 In light of recently released financial results, we look at how three South African retailers are viewing their operations in the rest of the continent.
Five things Shoprite’s latest results tell us about retail in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 February 2016 Nigeria and Angola showing resilience, while low-income consumers increasingly shop closer to home.
Why Shoprite is teaming up with pizza chain Debonairs in Angola Published by David Mwanambuyu on 10 December 2014 “Angola is a lucrative market where we currently have no presence, and Shoprite has done a phenomenal job there.”
Zambeef – from humble beginnings to one of Zambia’s top companies Published by Kate Douglas on 3 October 2014 Zambeef CEO shares the company’s story with How we made it in Africa.
Failure in Nigeria is often due to poor business strategies Published by Dianna Games on 12 November 2013 Although Woolworths hasn’t gained success in Nigeria, many other South African retailers have done good business.
Brand Africa 100’s top 10 African brands Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2013 South African businesses dominate the ranking of African brands.
Beyond Lagos: looking at Nigeria’s retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 30 August 2013 Shopping centre developer Resilient Africa is targeting many of Nigeria’s secondary cities.