Why South African mining is losing its appeal to Australian investors Published by Staff Writer on 31 January 2014 Investors are wary of labour strife, the nationalisation debate and government accountability in South Africa.
Under construction: ‘Niger is like a newborn country’ Published by Gaicha Saddy on 30 January 2014 After a decade of little growth, Gaïcha Saddy is positively surprised by recent development projects in Niger.
‘Africa still in early stages of adopting technology,’ says IBM boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 January 2014 US firm IBM grows business in East Africa as more companies and governments start using technology.
What private equity holds for Africa this year Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 Private equity valuation specialist Rory Ord shares his thoughts on the future of private equity deals in Africa.
The story of Best Ayiorwoth: Starting a microfinance business at age 19 Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 When a young Ugandan orphan had to cut short her high school education, she swore she would take a stand. And she did.
US tractor maker takes creative approach to build its business in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 January 2014 A challenge for machinery manufacturers targeting Africa is that many farmers still use relatively primitive production techniques.
French fertiliser manufacturer targets commercial farmers in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Roullier Group launches Kenyan branch for its premium fertilisers.
Kenyan coffee shop brands join forces to capture growing consumer market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Israeli-owned Artcaffé in joint venture with Kenyan coffee shop Dormans.
Food for thought as African private equity stimulates economic development Published by Valentine Chitalu on 28 January 2014 Phatisa focuses investments on African agriculture and housing sectors.
New Yorker talks about running a tech startup in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 January 2014 Adam Nelson’s company offers a local cloud service to African firms.
Kenyan island business makes high-end handbags from washed up objects Published by Kate Douglas on 27 January 2014 Founder of artistic creation company Ali Omar talks about his budding business on the Kenyan island of Lamu.
Farming and food in Africa and the battle over land, water and resource rights Published by Ruth Hall on 27 January 2014 “Investment in African farmers – rather than investment that dispossesses them – can produce ample, healthy and safe food.”
Common mistakes made by private equity firms in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 24 January 2014 While the potential exists for private equity managers to make great returns in Africa, so does the potential to make mistakes.
Africa moving forward, but significant work remains, says Old Mutual boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 January 2014 Even though one of his company’s projects had been nationalised, Julian Roberts remains optimistic about Africa’s future.
