Challenges of micro retailers in frontier markets
The life of a micro retailer in frontier markets is often less than envious. High uncertainty and limited capital is
Think Juba not Jacksonville – supply chain issues in Africa
Some years ago, I attended a supply chain conference in South Africa addressed by an impressive list of speakers from
Outbound transportation issues in Africa
Transportation is Africa presents some unique challenges for any organisation operating in the continent. The high cost of transport is
The “ubernisation” of last-mile delivery in Africa
The “ubernisation” of last-mile delivery in Africa is taking shape. Customer-centric mobile apps or messaging services, low cost delivery (e.g.
Garbage day in South Africa – informal recyclers’ role in the industry
It’s Friday, and that means garbage day in Emmarentia in Johannesburg. In the competitive world of recycling, that equals a
Kyrgyzstan – one sheep’s head and mare’s milk to go please
Hitting the street in Bishkek in summer you are confronted with an army of informal beverage stands popping up all
Video made the Nollywood star – and how technology is changing Nigeria’s film industry
If video killed the radio star, it certainly made the Nollywood star. Nigeria’s film industry commonly known as Nollywood started growing
Red gold – hard to avoid Iran’s saffron
Travel with any Iranian man domestically, and he will likely be armed with a shopping list from a wife, mother
