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Meet the Boss: Gerald Mahinda, MD, Brandhouse
“We need to start demystifying the myths about Africa.”
‘China colonising Africa is a myth,’ says Calestous Juma
From cheap electronics to multi-million dollar infrastructure projects, China’s presence in Africa has become hard to miss.
Mariéme Jamme shares her thoughts on Africa’s development
“We need to have a long term vision and strategy to change things in Africa.”
Focus on smaller infrastructure projects, says General Electric Africa boss
African countries should focus on building smaller infrastructure projects that require less financing.
Busting the myths about doing business in Africa
Africa needs to deal with the misconceptions around the continent’s size, risks and opportunities by branding and marketing itself better.
Not everyone sees Africa as an attractive investment destination
Companies who are not currently doing business in Africa perceive it as the least attractive investment destination in the world.
Thinking outside the box: an innovative solution for Africa’s infrastructure woes
“The biggest threat to Africa is not invasion by neighbours; it is poverty.”
Meet the Boss: Chris Kirubi, businessman, Kenya
How we made it in Africa talks to Chris Kirubi, a leading entrepreneur and investor in East Africa.
Want to charge a phone in rural Africa? This company has the solution.
One Degree Solar’s BrightBox system powers lights, smartphones, tablets, and radios.
Meet the Boss: James Mwangi, CEO, Equity Bank Group
“We need to look at ways to unlock the youth demographic dividend.”
Meet the Boss: Ebenezer Essoka, CEO, Standard Chartered South Africa
“I am also a myth buster; when you say it can’t be done, I believe it can be done.”
Meet the Boss: Tony Sugden, CEO, Warrior Security
“Cashflow is king and I will admit there have been times when I have seriously wondered how to fund the growth.”
Meet the Boss: Patricia Ithau, managing director, L’Oréal East Africa
“Success doesn’t come overnight. A lot of people want riches overnight.”
Talking business with security company boss Tony Sugden
In 2006 Tony Sugden, a retired Major in the British Army, co-founded Warrior Security.
Why Africa is an important market for beauty company L’Oréal
Dinfin Mulupi caught up with L’Oréal East Africa managing director Patricia Ithau.
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
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Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
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Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
at May 2nd, 2013 -
DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
