Obama in Kenya: A weekend to remember Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 July 2015 Our Nairobi-based journalist shares her experiences from US President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya last week.
Chinese labour in Africa: Soap sellers and bridge builders Published by Richard Poplak on 31 July 2015 Chinese workers are a manifestation of the globalisation that has transformed the world’s economies.
What it takes to run an airline in East Africa: The story of Safarilink Aviation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 July 2015 The downturn in tourist numbers to Kenya is affecting all players.
Telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa on the role of woman entrepreneurs in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 July 2015 ‘Africa’s future growth is tied to the success of its women,’ argues Strive Masiyiwa.
From local to global: Spur’s evolution into a pan-African restaurant franchisor Published by Kate Douglas on 27 July 2015 Spur Corporation is planning to expand to 100 restaurants in Africa (excluding South Africa) over the next five years.
Why Kenya’s remote town of Lodwar is attracting interest from airlines Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 July 2015 A combination of commercial ventures, scientific projects and tourism are attracting people to Lodwar.
Rock climbers boost economy of South Africa’s Cederberg mountains Published by Emilie Iob on 27 July 2015 It is estimated that climbers bring about US$1m to the local economy every year.
Why a Nigerian mattress company caught the eye of private equity players Published by Kate Douglas on 24 July 2015 According to John Opubor, director of Actis Nigeria, the foam mattress and bedding industry has seen attractive growth.
10 ways to finance Africa’s energy opportunity Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 24 July 2015 Can we stave off catastrophic climate change while building the energy systems needed to power growth?
Africa: Home to the ultimate consumer experience of the future Published by Jake Bright and Aubrey Hruby on 23 July 2015 We believe that the consumer experience of the future in developed markets will be more like the one unfolding in contemporary Africa.
Survey sheds light on bribery and corruption in Africa Published by Roy Gillespie and Andisiwe Jele on 22 July 2015 Incidents of bribery have increased, but so has general awareness of anti-bribery compliance among organisations: these were some of the high-level findings of a recent survey conducted by ENSafrica.
Three lessons from brewing Heineken in Africa Published by Peter Vanham on 20 July 2015 Heineken CEO explains the counterintuitive strategy that helped him become one of the company’s youngest leaders.
South Africa: App helps navigate complex new child visa laws Published by Kate Douglas on 20 July 2015 Drive South Africa has recently introduced an app to help travellers navigate the country’s new child visa regulations.
Infographic: The desktop is not yet dead – ordering food online in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 16 July 2015 While most Africans use their mobile phones for entertainment purposes, studies have shown some still remain reluctant to do banking and payments on their handsets.