DHL country manager discusses Côte d’Ivoire’s business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 September 2013 “The political outlook is currently stable, at least for the short term. It has been about a year without any serious trouble.”
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.
Addis Ababa has potential for up to 20 new supermarkets, says research firm Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2013 Ethiopia’s retail industry holds considerable potential for growth.
Meet the Boss: Edward Kirathe, CEO, Acorn Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 August 2013 “Inspiring people is important because to achieve success you can’t do it alone.”
How to get private equity exits in Africa right Published by Dapo Okubadejo on 29 August 2013 Private equity as an asset class has received reasonable prominence in Africa in recent times.
Security is vital to keeping tourism industry booming, says Kenyan lodge owner Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 August 2013 “Tourism is fickle. But it is still the biggest contributor to the GDP in this country.”
America’s brand with frontier entrepreneurs Published by Jonathan Berman on 29 August 2013 The US brand promise has a powerful influence in Africa, writes Jonathan Berman.
Defining Africa’s middle class: a Ghanaian perspective Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2013 A recent debate saw a number of Ghanaians discuss the definition of the middle class in the country.
Africa’s development will come not from oil but from its people, says educator Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Dr Eddah Gachukia, the entrepreneur behind Kenya’s Riara Group of Schools.
Cameroon plans to phase out plastic bags Published by Divine Ntaryike on 28 August 2013 Cameroon to ban use of non-degradable plastic bags, with violators facing fines and imprisonment.
Kenyan entrepreneur defies the odds to grow her own coffee business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 August 2013 “I wanted Kenyans to know that we are good enough to brand our own coffee, market it, sell it and keep the profits here.”
Stay focused, have vision and build a good team, says business MD Published by Kate Douglas on 27 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to SureSwipe managing director, Paul Kent.
The evolution of startup competitions: the case of Pivot East Published by Nicolas Friederici on 27 August 2013 Innovation competitions of all sorts have become prevalent throughout Africa.
Meet the Boss: Eddah Gachukia, founder, Riara Group of Schools Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 August 2013 “I think idleness is the largest enemy of youth in Africa.”
