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Africa’s fashion industry comes of age
Africa only accounts for a small portion of the $1.5 trillion global fashion industry, with sub-Saharan Africa’s apparel and footwear market valued at $31bn according to Euromonitor.… The post...
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Africa’s homegrown remedies
It took an attempt on his life to turn Olajuwon Okubena to African traditional medicine.… The post Africa’s homegrown remedies appeared first on African Business Magazine.
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Nigeria: Rising inflation dampens consumer confidence
Back in 2011, Nigerians bemoaned the government’s plan to deregulate the downstream oil sector and remove petrol subsidies.… The post Nigeria: Rising inflation dampens consumer confidence appeared...
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Mixed fortunes for African retail
Africa’s biggest retailers have continued to expand over the past two years of low commodity prices but there is no doubt that some of the energy has been taken out of the sector.New mall projects are...
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Brand Africa 100 methodology
In the research phase, Brand Africa insight partners, Kantar TNS, the world’s largest insight information research firm, and Geopoll, the leading mobile survey platform with a database of nearly 200m...
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Top 100 Brands: Global brands entrench their positions in Africa
Africa has seen impressive double-digit economic growth in the past 20 years, but this slowed to 3% in 2015, due mainly to sluggish growth and/or challenging economic conditions in the region’s largest...
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Interview: “We’re always looking at new markets to invest enter”, says...
For keen watchers of South Africa’s economy, finance minister Pravin Gordhan’s annual budget statements are a bracing tonic – a refreshingly honest, if occasionally bitter, overview of the country’s...
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SA supermarkets beat the downturn
Despite the economic tensions tearing at the fabric of the nation, these are dynamic times for the South African supermarket sector. Pick n Pay has announced a substantial rise in earnings during a...
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Mixed fortunes for African aviation
Despite the travails of the global aviation industry, there is a lot to be optimistic about in the African airline sector. Passenger numbers continue to rise year on year; 2016 was the safest year for...
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Uber’s ambition is to be everywhere
Uber launched in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2013 with the aim of bringing the company’s disruptive technology to the potentially lucrative African market. The taxi-hailing mobile app is now...
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Interview with Mr Abdeslam Alaoui Smaili, MD of HPS
HPS is a group that has succeeded in establishing itself within the narrow domain of software packages: 85 countries, more than 400 experts and consultants, 350 satisfied customers. Where has this...
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Airbnb looks to scale up in Africa
Airbnb – the online broker that connects tourists with property owners – has experienced quite startling growth in Africa. Active accommodation listings on the continent increased from 62,000 to...
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South Africa: Investors look to capitalise on the ‘Cyril factor’
As an investor in around 200 fast food outlets and 45 pharmaceutical stores across South Africa, Marc van Olst views shopping mall footcount as a key indicator of the health of the businesses. But as...
View ArticleFootball Special: When will Africa cash in?
With domestic leagues underfunded and poorly attended and a disappointing performance in the 2018 World Cup, African football is failing to reach its vast potential.… The post Football Special: When...
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En Marche: Why French companies are exploring East Africa
With its fast-expanding economies and business-friendly governments, the East African region is becoming an Eldorado for French companies in search of expansion.… The post En Marche: Why French...
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“Africa has the biggest potential for ecommerce in the world,” Hodara – Jumia...
Often referred to as the “Amazon of Africa”, Jumia may soon be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.… The post “Africa has the biggest potential for ecommerce in the world,” Hodara – Jumia Group...
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‘Amazon of Africa’ files for region’s first international IPO
Africa’s largest e-commerce company Jumia filed for an IPO on the New York Stock exchange on Tuesday, providing a big boost for the continent’s booming tech sector.… The post ‘Amazon of Africa’ files...
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Review: Cutting through the froth
‘Heineken In Africa’ by Olivier van Beeman Dutch brewer Heineken claims to be a force for good in Africa, but Olivier Van Beemen’s study raises questions about the real cost the continentpays for its...
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Airbnb looks to scale up in Africa
Airbnb – the online broker that connects tourists with property owners – has experienced quite startling growth in Africa.… The post Airbnb looks to scale up in Africa appeared first on African...
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South Africa: Investors look to capitalise on the ‘Cyril factor’
As an investor in around 200 fast food outlets and 45 pharmaceutical stores across South Africa, Marc van Olst views shopping mall footcount as a key indicator of the health of the businesses.… The...
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