The new face of farming: youth making agribusiness ‘cool’ Published by Ihuoma Atanga on 7 March 2017 Botswana’s Mavis Nduchwa, 33, owns an animal feed farm that grows grains and legumes.
How big supermarket chains in southern Africa keep out small suppliers Published by Reena das Nair on 7 February 2017 Large supermarket chains have considerable buyer power, and are often able to control pricing and trading terms with suppliers.
Start-up snapshot: Customer feedback platform encouraging businesses to ‘bua’ (talk) Published by Justin Probyn on 24 November 2016 BUA is a website that enables customers to give feedback to businesses.
Private equity investor on what he learned from his South Africa-Ethiopia motorbike ride Published by Gerhard Visagie on 28 October 2016 Investment prospects across the continent.
What are the best approaches to Africa’s economic development? Published by Kate Douglas on 13 October 2016 Diversification and beneficiation might not be the answers.
Video: Huge diamond found in Botswana could sell for more than $70m Published by Staff Writer on 13 May 2016 The three-billion-year-old crystal, mined in Botswana last year, is about the size of a tennis ball.
How Africa offers opportunities beyond land, labour and commodities Published by Mark Esposito and Terence Tse on 16 February 2016 Africa is home to several of the world’s fastest-growing economies and the youngest population.
Opportunities for African SMEs to produce consumer goods, says Choppies boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 November 2015 Untapped opportunities exist for small and medium enterprises to produce fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Africa.
A.T. Kearney ranks Gabon and Botswana as Africa’s top retail markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2015 In its recently published 2015 African Retail Development Index, consultancy A.T. Kearney ranks African countries according to their attractiveness for retail expansion.
Notes from Botswana: Africa’s poster child of governance and growth Published by Cavan Osborne on 21 September 2015 Despite its stability, operating conditions are tough in the country.
Talking strategy: Famous Brands on strengthening its position in Botswana Published by Kate Douglas on 29 June 2015 ‘The market isn’t overly competitive, so one does have an opportunity to compete well,’ says Famous Brands’ CEO of food services.
Five African investment hotspots for 2015 Published by Alvaro Sobrinho on 30 January 2015 I’m often asked where I’ll will be investing in the coming months and years? So here are five hotspots that I’d highlight for 2015.
Why Botswana’s largest retailer ventured into ‘risky’ Zimbabwe Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2015 Zimbabwe has the best pool of talent in Africa, says the CEO of Choppies.
Meet the Boss: Ram Ottapathu, CEO, Choppies Group Published by Kate Douglas on 22 December 2014 “Have a purpose and dream in your life and pursue that dream relentlessly.”
