Pizza vs injera: Selling Italian food in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2015 Selling pizza in a country where traditional foods are very popular is no easy task.
Bust or boom? Oil prices and Africa Published by Dianna Games on 7 April 2015 The massive drop in petroleum prices may be a blessing in disguise for many African countries.
Ethiopia: Ambitions to become a global force in leather production Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 April 2015 Ethiopia’s leather industry is increasingly attracting investment.
Lessons from launching a frozen yogurt store in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 April 2015 Yogurt-Inn is the first frozen yogurt store in Ethiopia.
Widespread adoption of open skies policies still key to Africa’s economic growth Published by James Geldenhuys on 2 April 2015 While Africa is home to 12% of the world’s population, it still accounts for less than 1% of the global air service market.
Nigeria's elections: Positive outcome for Africa's biggest economy Published by Barry7000 on 1 April 2015 Joseph Rohm, portfolio manager at Investec Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the recent Nigerian elections.
Douala – looking beyond first impressions Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2015 How we made it in Africa‘s Kate Douglas talks about her first impression of Douala. And how wrong it was.
What a Buhari win means for Nigeria’s economy Published by Yvonne Mhango on 31 March 2015 We think a Buhari win implies reformist policies, including austere fiscal policy and a clampdown on graft.
South Africa and US play ‘chicken’ as trade deal deadline looms Published by Anita Powell on 30 March 2015 The humble chicken is at the heart of a critical trade deal between South Africa and its major trading partner, the United States.
Doctor-turned-entrepreneur bullish about Ethiopia's healthcare sector Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 March 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Dr Mohammed Nuri, founder and CEO of Medtech Ethiopia.
Africa Tech Trends: Taxi app wars Published by Tom Jackson on 27 March 2015 Africa’s taxi-hailing app industry is getting far too busy, writes Tom Jackson
Businessman Saleh Nasreddin upbeat about Ethiopia’s food industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 March 2015 Saleh Nasreddin’s journey in business.
Do e-books pose a threat to traditional bookstores in South Africa? Published by Darren Taylor on 20 March 2015 While e-books are on the rise in South Africa, the physical book is far from out of business.
Thought leadership: What is it about agriculture in Africa? Published by Stephen Yeboah on 19 March 2015 “Everything can wait but agriculture cannot wait!”