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Africa’s film and music business is booming with raw talent, creativity and energy. The media and entertainment industries are registering above-average growth in many African countries and are expected to grow at 5% GDP per capita up to 2015. Nollywood, for example, Africa‘s biggest and most popular slice of the film industry, with roots in […]

The movie theatre culture is becoming popular, especially in Africa‘s urban centers. We believe they require a special mention in this book due to the huge gap that currently exists in Africa. In fact, Africa‘s demand for the cinema experience is severely underserved at the moment and we have an interesting comparison that will give

In 2012, Africa raked in over $36 billion from tourism, and the figure continues to grow. The continent‘s natural assets: mountains, savannahs and rivers, beautiful white beaches, diverse wildlife and cultural events such as music, dance and festivals continue to attract millions of people from across the world who seek relaxation, entertainment and adventure. Currently,

Sports and games have been a popular source of entertainment for humans even before the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Today, there are over a hundred types of sports that provide entertainment for millions of people around the world. However, there is one major sport that enjoys passionate support and overwhelming admiration across

More people are looking for great places to relax and socialize – offer it! Around the world, parks, recreation and relaxation centers like bars and nightclubs are symbolic features of every city‘s social life. With one of the world‘s fastest rising urbanization rates, Africa‘s cities are becoming hotspots for children, young families, single professionals, young

Waste is a serious inconvenience to individuals, households, businesses and industries, especially in the urban areas. For this reason, people frequently need a cheap and convenient way to dispose of their waste in order to safeguard their health and the environment.Take human waste, for example. In many African towns and cities there are inadequate public

Recycle waste into money! It sounds crazy but it’s already happening! Yes, we have to confess doing business with waste is certainly not for the faint-hearted or sensitive. But the payoff can be huge those who give it a go. More than 75 percent of waste produced around the world is recyclable. Waste recycling is

Explore biogas; it’s the fuel of the future… Although biogas is a product of recycled waste, it deserves a special mention. Biogas refers to a mixture of gases produced by the fermentation of household or agricultural organic waste (like sewage, kitchen waste, animal manure, food scraps and plant material). When all of this organic waste

Africa is a fertile ground for the footwear business – start making shoes! Footwear is an essential part of clothing and modern humans are never completely dressed without it. For thousands of years, we have always found a way to protect our feet from harm, injury and dirt, and even to support our walking. No

It’s boom time for all kinds of clothing businesses… but don’t become that next corner shop! Where do Africans get their clothing from? Yes, I know we buy it in shops and open markets but where does it really come from? Who makes them? The answers to these questions hold the key to fully understanding