Difficult to compete as a local food processor, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2015 Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda shares some of the challenges local food processing faces.
Zambia: Bridging the housing gap for middle- to low-income earners Published by Press Office on 10 June 2015 UN-Habitat expects that Zambia will be 50% urbanised by 2030.
Phatisa goes carbon neutral Published by Press Office on 13 March 2015 Phatisa, the African development private equity firm with two sector-specific funds focused on food production and affordable housing, has committed funds to regenerate, plant and preserve an indigenous Miombo woodlands in central Zambia.
Zambia: High potential, but the country is at a crossroad Published by Anna Rosenberg on 9 February 2015 Zambia has all ingredients for economic success, but erratic and inconsistent government policies hold back growth.
Six emerging real estate investment hotspots in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 January 2015 According to property portal Lamudi, likely real estate opportunities in 2015 lie in emerging cities.
Working for Aliko Dangote like doing an MBA, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2014 Talking business and entrepreneurship in Zambia with Monica Musonda, founder of Java Foods.
How to become an African success story: Six tips from Zambeef’s boss Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2014 ‘There was no empire in the beginning I can assure you of that,’ said Francis Grogan, co-founder and CEO of Zambeef.
Zambia – landlocked or land lucky? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2014 “I believe being landlocked in the middle of Africa is now potentially a great advantage,” says Robin Miller of REIZ.
Rising brand consciousness among Zambian middle class Published by Kate Douglas on 29 October 2014 Abhilash Bajpai, director of home electronics and appliances retailer, Radian Stores, talks about the rise in brand consciousness he is seeing in Zambia.
Meet the Boss: Abhilash Bajpai, director, Radian Stores Published by Kate Douglas on 24 October 2014 “You have to be honest – honest to your profession, to your company and to your target customers. If you can do that it is the first step to success.”
Phatisa sees increasing investor interest in Africa’s food supply chain Published by Press Office on 7 October 2014 How we made it in Africa asks private equity fund manager Phatisa about its investments in Africa’s agricultural sector.
Zambeef – from humble beginnings to one of Zambia’s top companies Published by Kate Douglas on 3 October 2014 Zambeef CEO shares the company’s story with How we made it in Africa.
Meet the Boss: Francis Grogan, CEO, Zambeef Products Published by Kate Douglas on 1 October 2014 “You have to work whatever hours are required in order to be successful.”
Random reflections from a week in Lusaka Published by Kate Douglas on 30 September 2014 How we made it in Africa’s‘s Kate Douglas reflects on some of the business and social characteristics of Lusaka.
