Start-up snapshot: Storage solutions for small living spaces Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 April 2015 K-Home Design produces fabric-based shoe racks and document organisers.
Consumer demand will drive the next wave of African private equity investments Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2015 KPMG’s Dapo Okubadejo argues US private equity houses are more bullish than European counterparts.
Disney film sparks new interest in chess in Uganda Published by Lizabeth Paulat on 21 April 2015 The film production of The Queen of Katwe, about a young chess prodigy, has sparked new popularity for the game.
Life coaching is big business, says Zimbabwean entrepreneur Published by Karimi Kiambi on 21 April 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to life coach and motivational speaker Godfrey Madanhire.
How Nakumatt became one of East Africa’s largest retailers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 April 2015 Nakumatt Holdings is a significant player in East Africa’s retail sector, generating $700m in annual gross revenues.
How Kaymu is tackling challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 20 April 2015 A look at some of the challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon, and the solutions one online marketplace uses to tackle them.
PrayerBox: A new app aiming to be the ‘Twitter for religion’ Published by Justin Probyn on 20 April 2015 Oyelaja Oyekan tells How we made it in Africa about his inspiration for starting PrayerBox and his entrepreneurial journey.
Ethiopian tech hub making life easier for entrepreneurs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 April 2015 It is an uphill battle for Ethiopia’s young tech entrepreneurs.
African trade policies have to match its industrialisation imperative Published by Carlos Lopes on 17 April 2015 Without diversified economies, Africa will remain prone to exogenous shocks, with high levels of unemployment and extreme poverty.
Meet the Boss: Peter Mwangi, CEO, Old Mutual Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 17 April 2015 “Be prepared to fail, but keep moving forward.”
Bring it on, Nakumatt tells foreign retailers set to enter Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 April 2015 Kenyan retailer not fazed by foreign competition.
A new way forward for Nigeria? Published by Mark Mobius on 15 April 2015 “The long-term, fundamental case for Nigeria looks strong to us for several reasons.”
Ethiopia’s banking industry slowly evolving Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 April 2015 Ethiopia’s financial services industry is one of the least developed in the region.
Connected East Africa: Kenya leads, the region follows Published by Tom Jackson on 15 April 2015 Regional ICT integration is very much on the agenda.