Insurance CEO discusses Somalia’s misunderstood business environment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 June 2016 Doing business in Somalia requires companies to be cognisant of the cultural idiosyncrasies.
From strife to revival, Mogadishu holds hopes and dreams Published by Africa Renewal on 4 April 2016 The Somali capital is in recovery mode despite many challenges.
Small Somalia stock exchange has big dreams Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 January 2016 ‘What a lot of people don’t know is the amount of cash circulating within the economy of Somalia.’
Somalia: Hurdles and opportunities for investment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 January 2016 We speak to Hassan Dudde, managing director of the Somali Economic Forum.
Opening to global economy: What MasterCard’s deal in Somalia means Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to MasterCard about what its recent partnership with a Somali bank means for remittances and travel.
Wheelbarrows of dollars: Understanding informal trade in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 March 2015 Informal trade shouldn’t be crushed, but rather formalised using incentives, says Ecobank research head.
Is Somaliland truly ‘open for business’? Published by Steve Utterwulghe on 17 December 2014 In the northwest corridor of war-ravaged Somalia lies Somaliland, a self-declared independent state that claims to be open for business. Really?
East Africa over the next 20 years? Expert shares his thoughts Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 May 2014 East Africa’s star has been shining bright, but what does the future hold for the region?
Report: Africa’s economic prosperity at risk from instability Published by Mariama Diallo on 18 April 2014 Economic progress does not just depend on having impressive numbers of GDP growth, high-rise buildings or first-class highways.
South Sudan conflict ‘could reinfect’ East African economic growth, warns analyst Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 January 2014 Instability in South Sudan could negatively affect foreign investment and economic growth in the region.
Africa Oil boss on training local people for jobs in industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 October 2013 “The biggest challenge is everyone wants to be involved in the project. There aren’t enough jobs to go around.”
Africa Oil sees interest from foreign investors in East African oil exploration Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 October 2013 Canadian oil company raises funds to drill wells in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Russian technology company eyes Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2013 Fairwaves’s small base station enables mobile phone users in unconnected regions to make calls within a 10km radius.
Somali diaspora drawn back to Mogadishu Published by Gabe Joselow on 28 October 2013 Somalis living abroad are now returning home and taking up opportunities to rebuild their country.