Business Focus

Coffee shop brand, vida e caffé, says their next stop is Ghana

Coffee shop brand, vida e caffé, says their next stop is Ghana

June 19th, 2013 at 02:06 pm

Grant Dutton, MD of South African coffee shop chain, vida e caffé, talks about the potential he sees in other African countries.

Foreign investment

Africa beyond the numbers: getting down to business

Africa beyond the numbers: getting down to business

June 18th, 2013 at 04:06 pm

The risks to doing business in Africa are no more daunting than those faced in parts of Asia, Latin America or in Russia.

Entrepreneur watch

Property entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani talks about his business journey

Property entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani talks about his business journey

June 18th, 2013 at 10:06 am

When Iran-born entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani arrived in Kenya shortly after the Iranian revolution, business was the last thing on his mind.

Business Advice

Shopping centre pioneer shares five tips for success in business

Shopping centre pioneer shares five tips for success in business

June 19th, 2013 at 11:06 am

“The stories we hear of someone within two months becoming a millionaire are very rare… Don’t think you are an exception.”

Meet the Boss

Meet the Boss: Isis Nyong’o, tech investor

Meet the Boss: Isis Nyong’o, tech investor

June 14th, 2013 at 02:06 pm

“I like to take on new challenges and go into areas that are quite innovative and unproven.”

Recent Articles

Coffee shop brand, vida e caffé, says their next stop is Ghana

Grant Dutton, MD of South African coffee shop chain, vida e caffé, talks about the potential he sees in other African countries.

Shopping centre pioneer shares five tips for success in business

“The stories we hear of someone within two months becoming a millionaire are very rare… Don’t think you are an exception.”

Africa beyond the numbers: getting down to business

The risks to doing business in Africa are no more daunting than those faced in parts of Asia, Latin America or in Russia.

Property entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani talks about his business journey

When Iran-born entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani arrived in Kenya shortly after the Iranian revolution, business was the last thing on his mind.

Is Rwanda the next big thing in Africa?

Over the last few years, a lot of optimism has been built around Rwanda being the next big thing in Africa.

Why the growth of modern retail should be good news to African farmers

The growth of supermarkets and restaurant chains across Africa is opening up opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs.

Euromonitor’s top five frontier markets in Africa for long term investment

Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Cameroon stand out as attractive markets for long term investment, according to Euromonitor.

Meet the Boss: Isis Nyong’o, tech investor

“I like to take on new challenges and go into areas that are quite innovative and unproven.”

East African company making a name for itself with energy saving cooking equipment

Cookswell Jikos sells energy saving stoves and charcoal ovens across East Africa. The family business is also a finalist for this year’s Ashden Awards, one of the world’s top green energy prizes.

Angola a rewarding market for patient investors

“There is no such thing as making a quick buck here. Don’t expect things to happen quickly, you need to be extremely patient.”

Five qualities a successful manager should have when leading a company

João Figueiredo, recently named the African Banker of the Year, talks about the five qualities of a successful manager.

Low cost business ideas for Africa

Africa is the last business frontier and there is money to be made with good ideas. Here are five low cost money making ideas.

Ten tips for marketing your business

Marketing tends to be seen by many business owners as a soft function, one of the first spending areas to be cut when times are tough.

Talking business with Kenyan fast food franchise boss Azam Samanani

“The market that is growing fastest in Kenya is the middle class and that is what everyone is looking at.”

‘Zimbabwe is picking up, but business people need patience’

“The Zimbabwean retail sector is actually booming at the moment. There is a huge amount happening,” says Marc Sternberg, MD of Spark ATM Systems.