Defiant return of Nairobi’s Westgate Shopping Mall Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2015 The Westgate Shopping Mall, the scene of a deadly terror attack two years ago, is set to re-open this Saturday.
When assessing Africa’s private equity landscape, quality must trump quantity Published by Clive Howell on 15 July 2015 Total deal value is not necessarily the most important metric when assessing the impact of private equity.
Corporate reputation: Build it, guard it, gain from it Published by Marietjie Theron-Wepener on 15 July 2015 In recent years, the reputation of organisations has emerged as a strategic asset.
Start-up snapshot: Championing the use of bitcoin in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2015 Talking bitcoin with the co-founder of Bitsoko.
Dangote Group on the Africa opportunity Published by McKinsey on 13 July 2015 Aliko Dangote, CEO of West Africa’s largest conglomerate, discusses expansion plans for his company.
Why Tropical Power sees big potential for biogas in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2015 Tropical Power wants to build green energy projects across the continent.
Hong Kong firm wants to give African start-ups access to Asian market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2015 Nest Investments is seeking to invest in globally scalable African technology start-ups.
Is Africa’s middle class emerging or not? Published by Ben Longman on 10 July 2015 The backlash against the story of the emerging middle class in Africa has begun.
How South Africa’s Discovery became one of Africa’s most innovative companies Published by Adrian Gore on 10 July 2015 Discovery founder reflects on the Group’s sources of innovative energy and on the organisational efforts required to maintain that energy as the company grows.
Technology no silver bullet for Africa’s farming challenges, says entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 July 2015 Talking technology, farming and entrepreneurship with Calvince Okello, founder of Kenya’s M-Shamba.
Chinese ICT provider Huawei eyes Angola and Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 9 July 2015 “If the population is there, the opportunities are there,” says Huawei’s vice-president for southern and eastern Africa.
Uganda: Entrepreneur quits corporate world for opportunities in smallholder farming Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2015 ‘I left because the corporate world wasn’t exciting anymore.’
Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth slows: A look at Nigeria and Kenya Published by Renaissance Capital on 8 July 2015 Renaissance Capital has lowered its 2015 growth forecast for Kenya and looks at the downside risks for Nigeria’s economy.
Angola: Facing a new normal Published by Alexa Lion on 7 July 2015 As low oil prices change realities of doing business, companies have to adapt to a new environment.