Business in Africa : corporate insights

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Author:

Games, Dianna.

ISBN:

9780143538493

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xvi, 251 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Originally published by Penguin Books (South Africa), 2012.

Contents:

pt. 1. Africa's business landscape. The state of play / Dianna Games ; 20 tips on doing business in Africa -- pt. 2. The economic landscape. Africa's economic evolution / Duncan Clarke ; Africa's growth story / Acha Leke, Mutsa Chironga ; Africa: the West and the rest / Lyal White ; Understanding Africa's competitiveness challenge / Greg Mills ; Building African entrepreneurs / Tony Elumelu ; Making a noise: Africa's women in business / Khanyi Dhlomo ; The making of the African brand / Doug de Villiers -- pt. 3. Corporate insights. Private equity: Actis / Simon Harford ; Mining: AngloGold Ashanti / Richard Duffy ; Hospitality: Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group / Andrew McLachlan ; Retail and services: the Coca-Cola Company ; Science and technology: DuPont / Carlman Moyo ; Diversified industrial and financial services: General Electric / Lazarus Angbazo ; Logistics and supply chain: Imperial Logistics / George de Beer ; Property: Liberty Properties / Samuel Ogbu ; Telecommunications and entertainment: MultiChoice / Nico Meyer, Collins Khumalo ; Franchising and retail: Nando's / Robert Brozin ; Telecommunications: MTN / Sifiso Dabengwa ; Oil and gas: SacOil Holdings / Robin Vela ; Agriculture: Seed Co / Morgan Nzwere ; Advertising: M & C Saatchi Africa / Rick de Kock ; Financial services: United Bank for Africa / Phillips Oduoza ; Legal services: Africa Legal Network / Roddy McKean ; Tourism and environment: Wilderness Holdings / Andy Payne.

Abstract:

"High-growth, high-return Africa is the most sought after frontier destination for global investment today. But with 54 countries on the continent and even rigorous business plans can run aground on the unique and complex circumstances found within them. Business in Africa: Corporate insights takes the reader to the coal face of doing business on the continent."--Page 4 of cover.

Subject Term:

Investments -- Africa.

Corporations -- Africa.

Business enterprises -- Africa.

Added Author:

Games, Dianna.

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High-growth, high-return Africa is the most sought after frontier destination for global investment today. But with 54 countries on the continent, even rigorous business plans can run aground on the unique and complex circumstances found within them.

Business in Africa- Corporate Insights takes the reader to the coal face of doing business on the continent, drawing on the experience and insight of people at the leading edge of developments. Introducing the reader to the challenges and peculiarities of operating in Africa, and identifying trends and likely opportunities, this book is an essential tool for everyone who wishes to be part of the remarkable awakening of the African giant.

'We need a new honesty about what is needed to get Africa to realise its potential. This book is a valuable contribution to the examination of the way things are done and how we could do better.' Professor Mthuli Ncube, Chief Economist and Vice President, African Development Bank

'Once viewed as the 'hopeless continent', nothing more than a problem to be solved, Africa is now seen as a meeting place of business, government and capital. Dianna Games and her team of co-authors beat a path for both prospective investors and those governments hoping to woo them.' Jonathan Oppenheimer, The Brenthurst Foundation; E Oppenheimer & Son

' Business in Africa- corporate insights allows investors to tell it like it is - a valuable resource for anyone looking at doing business on the continent.' Oscar Onyema, CEO, Nigeria Stock Exchange