International taste and nutrition company opens first Tanzanian plant
Irish-based Kerry say it plans to unlock the ‘huge potential’ in the East African region and respond faster to the needs of customers.
Business Strategy
African sneaker brands are showing some fancy footwork
Can they get a foot in the door and take market share from the big global sneaker names? African brands think they can.
Guinness Nigeria changes indicative of an evolving beverage market?
Forex challenges and the differing attitudes of younger African drinking-age consumers may be among factors driving new strategy.
East Africa’s Java House unveils a new outlet concept in Nairobi
On-the-Go stores will extend the brand and be located on TotalEnergies service station forecourts to cater to motorists and busy consumers.
Multiple benefits from new rural service station format in Zambia
Rollout of 25 service stations in rural communities will help local businesses, and improve banking and pharmacy access for residents.
Highly competitive Nigerian bitters market gets yet another entrant
Media event in Lagos unveils Nollywood brand ambassador and premium brand strategy for Korect Bitters, which joins a host of competitors.
Nestlé opens SA plant to help streamline supply chain operations
New facility near Pretoria is a ‘significant milestone’ in meeting local market needs and supporting economic development.
Zimbabwe-based QSR group discusses big regional expansion plans
Simbisa Brands expects to be operating around 1,000 outlets in Zimbabwe and other African markets within the next 18 months.
French supermarket chain to grow African presence and enter Algeria
Auchan – a competitor to Carrefour – will make Algeria its fifth market on the African continent later this year.
Unilever’s Ghana business gets back on a path of sustained growth
Company showed Cover-induced losses in 2019 and 2020, but revised business strategies and customer loyalty has helped turn things around.
