FILE PICTURE: First National Bank headquarters. (Photo by Gallo Images / The Times / Alon Skuy)
Who would think of employing a branding professional from Coca Cola – to brand cement? Dr Lelau Mohuba’s business partner in Sephaku Cement, that’s who. Maybe because he happens to be Aliko Dangote – Nigeria’s first billionaire and currently Africa’s wealthiest businessman – or maybe because he is a staunch believer in harnessing the power of a brand.
In this quick insight extracted from a 40-minute interview with Dr Mohuba, the remarkable retired doctor turned iconic South African entrepreneur, we hear about the secrets of distinguishing a brand, no matter what the product is.
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