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.
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Zimbabwe’s Bon Marché spreads its premium-brand wings outside Harare
Bon Marché has typically confined itself to the affluent suburbs of Zimbabwe’s capital. Now it has opened in Marondera in Mashonaland East,
Google appoints a new managing director for its Africa region
Nigerian-born Alex Okosi moves from EMEA role with YouTube to assume new Africa-wide position with search engine giant.
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.
Global pizza chain to sink its teeth into the East African market
Papa John’s, which already operates in more than 5,500 outlets in 60 countries, now has Kenya and Uganda in its sights.
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.
Another FMCG manufacturer announces more investment in Egyptian plants
Japanese-based health products multinational is to spend US$40-million on establishing a second facility in the North African nation.
Nestlé adds four new production lines at its Egyptian operations
This is part of a pan-African strategy to localise key production and raw-materials sourcing to minimise increasingly expensive imports.
Pharmaceutical giant GSK announces it is leaving the Nigerian market
Company opts for a third-party distribution model amidst tough business conditions and increased competition from lower-cost products.
Ipsos acquisition strengthens its operating capabilities in West Africa
Company has bought Omedia, which provides research-related services in the French-speaking markets of Senegal, Mali and Ivory Coast.
