Archive for the ‘Rwanda’ category
Is Rwanda the next big thing in Africa?
Over the last few years, a lot of optimism has been built around Rwanda being the next big thing in Africa.
African youth hungry for connectivity
For millions of unemployed yet tech-savvy youth across Africa, increased connectivity is bringing tremendous opportunities.
East African hotel trends: More business people, conferences and Chinese tourists
How we made it in Africa talks to Rosemary Mugambi, sales and marketing director of Serena Hotels.
Is Rwanda set to reap the demographic dividend?
From almost every point of view, Rwanda’s performance over the past decade has been an unambiguous success story.
Seven lessons Africa can learn from Rwanda
The 2013 Doing Business report highlights Rwanda as one of the countries in the world that has made great strides to improve its business environment.
Why Rwanda needs to integrate with its neighbours
For Rwanda to become an emerging middle-income economy, it will need to unleash its export potential.
Three African countries with good potential for tourism investors
Euromonitor recently identified some African countries that are likely to see strong growth in tourism.
How Rwanda is making a name for itself in ‘specialty’ coffee
Rwanda has transformed from an average C-grade market coffee producing country into one gaining significant traction in the global market for specialty coffee.
kLab: A space for innovation in Rwanda
kLab aims to become a central beacon for Rwanda’s ICT hopes and dreams, a melting pot where creative young talent can nurture innovation and find opportunity.
Looking to invest in African retail? Three interesting countries to consider
How we made it in Africa takes a closer look at three African countries that hold potential for retailers.
Investing in East Africa 101: Eight things investors should know
East Africa’s profile as an investment destination has improved significantly in recent years with foreign investors and multinational companies setting up base in the region.
East Africa’s ride to Middle Income status
The day when Kenyans will board a train to Kampala with perfect confidence that they will reach their destination comfortably, reliably and fast, is the day you will know that the region is firmly on the Middle Income track.
Pyrethrum: a white flower with significant business potential for Rwanda
A little white flower is bringing bright prospects for Rwanda’s economy, and the lives of thousands of small farmers in the process.
Africa’s emerging information societies
Envisioning certain African regions developing into equivalents of California’s Silicon Valley may indeed appear as just “building castles in the air”. However, given that the understanding of the positive impact of ICT has grown over the years, more African governments have begun to prioritise the ICT sector.
An American dream for Africa
How U.S. businessman and former CEO of Alltel, Scott Ford, is getting it right in Africa.



