Demand skyrockets in African cities for cheap surplus consumer goods Published by Promotional Feature on 7 October 2013 Going.co.za is Africa’s B2B marketplace for liquidated stock, clearance inventory and refurbished products.
Business tips for riding the roller coaster of seasonal fluctuations Published by Business Partners team on 7 October 2013 Plan and provide for the lean months during the peak season, advises Business Partners.
Look to local consumers for investment opportunities, says Mozambican developer Published by Kate Douglas on 7 October 2013 José Carlos Pinheiro warns of the danger of basing investment solely on development in the mining and oil sectors.
Five tips to success: Standard Bank’s Africa head gives advice on leading a team Published by Kate Douglas on 4 October 2013 Zweli Manyathi shares his business insight.
Business leaders discuss impact of Nairobi attack on investment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2013 Shopping mall developments continue despite terrorist attack in Kenya.
How Nairobi terrorist attack will affect Kenya’s tourism industry Published by Kate Douglas on 3 October 2013 Economist expects tourist numbers to drop after recent Westgate Mall attack in Kenya.
Learning about Ghana’s business environment with DHL Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2013 “We are going to have an interesting day,” says George Okai as we drive out of the parking area of the DHL Express head office in Ghana’s capital Accra.
Survey finds Africa’s growing economies fail to trickle down Published by Thuso Khumalo on 3 October 2013 Despite growth across the continent, the majority of Africans still live below the bread line.
Private equity inflows will account for ‘half of FDI into East Africa in five years’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 October 2013 East Africa is “an attractive destination” for private equity funding.
The making of the middle class in Africa Published by Mthuli Ncube on 2 October 2013 The emergence of the middle class can only be sustained if strategies are put in place that expand prosperity for all.
Kenyan startup offers buyers credit for a solar power system via mobile technology Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 October 2013 M-KOPA enables low income households to buy a d.light solar home system on an instalment basis.
The provision of affordable and middle income housing on the African continent Published by Promotional Feature on 2 October 2013 Rapid urbanisation is likely to lead to an increase in the demand for housing and service delivery.
Lagos could accommodate at least 20 shopping malls, says property developer Published by Kate Douglas on 2 October 2013 Property developers focus on growing shopping malls across Nigeria.
Consumer tastes are not the same across the African continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2013 Dairy products have various levels of market success in African countries, depending on consumers’ preferences.
