Can African smallholder farmers grow for export markets? Published by Michael Hoevel and Bruce McNamer on 4 June 2013 While much of Africa’s trade in the near future is likely to be for regional markets, export markets also offer potential for high-value returns.
How a Ugandan company manages 12,000 farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2013 Divine Masters Limited is a Uganda-based business involved in the production of soya beans, maize and rice.
High operating costs impact customer service in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 June 2013 High operating costs in emerging countries are arguably the biggest factor inhibiting the proper servicing of consumers.
Why East African supermarket chain Nakumatt launched a cosmetics division Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2013 Earlier this year East African retailer Nakumatt announced an exclusive deal with global cosmetics firm Revlon.
What Woolworths looks at before it enters an African country Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 June 2013 South African clothing and food retailer Woolworths sees its operations in the rest of the continent as an important source for future growth.
Developing winning products for emerging markets Published by McKinsey on 3 June 2013 Traditional approaches to product development are coming under strain as emerging markets start to dominate the global economy.
Why Africa’s strict visa requirements are bad for the economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 June 2013 Africa is one of the regions in the world with the highest visa requirements.
Leveraging the African diaspora Published by Eric Guichard on 31 May 2013 Diaspora investment capital can be a sustainable, effective and efficient source of development finance for Africa.
Oranjemund – Namibia’s new boom town? Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2013 Oranjemund’s economy could receive a significant boost if a new natural gas-to-power project goes ahead as planned.
Analysis: what are the market opportunities for beauty companies in North Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 May 2013 A look at the beauty market opportunities in North Africa’s Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
How Farm Shop is modernising the agro dealership experience Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 May 2013 Social enterprise Farm Shop is building a franchise network of agro dealers located in rural, underserved areas of Kenya.
Proprietary research and on-the-ground presence key to private equity success in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 29 May 2013 “Placing too great an emphasis on official statistics when making decisions about frontier markets like sub-Saharan Africa could mean that planned outcomes are not achieved.”
The reality of regional integration on the African continent Published by John Oliphant on 29 May 2013 “The reality is that regional integration is not a choice or a probability: it is a must,” writes John Oliphant.
Prioritising Africa’s cities: discussing the challenges and opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 28 May 2013 It is predicted that there are going to be 1,000 new cities built on the African continent by 2050.
