Retail in Africa making waves
The
2014 Retail Congress Africa Award for Innovation has been awarded to the Okunoren Twins - Nigerian clothing icons. The awards celebrates retailers who are driving change with inspirational vision and foresight. The Okunoren Twins will be at the Retail Congress Africa happening on 18-19 November in Johannesburg to accept their award and share insights into their success.
How did
Facebook manage to become global so fast, reaching 500-million users in two years? Ian Henderson looks into localisation, and how this strategy helped the social media giant.
It's no secret that mobile is taking the world by storm, especially in Africa, but what about
mobile money? Vahid Monadjem shares his views into this solution for cash to digital convergence.
Last but not least, the winners of the
AABLA West African winners have been announced, so be sure to check them out.
PS: Don't forget to enter our
#myofficeinafrica competition on Instagram.
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 | CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) presented by Johnnie Walker Blue Label, announced the winners of the West African round in a ceremony at Lagos' Oriental Hotel on Thursday, 23 October. read more>> |
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