Archive for the ‘Consumer Goods’ category
Entrepreneur watch: Microbrewery competing with multinational players
Dinfin Mulupi talks to Alan Murungi, founder of Kenya’s first boutique brewery business.
How companies can tap into the rise of the African consumer
“The fact that the African middle class has been so far overlooked and underserved means a relatively empty marketplace with a very receptive audience.”
Six tips on how to successfully expand your consumer goods company into Africa
Many international retailers and other consumer-facing companies have started to grow their African footprints.
Three mega-trends fuelling investor interest in Africa
Professional services firm KPMG has identified three mega-trends that have sparked investor interest in Africa.
Increasingly wealthy Nigerians: fast cars, healthy foods and fashionable clothing
Nigeria offers investment potential for companies looking to capitalise off the population’s increased consumer spending power.
The rise of the African consumer
The single-largest business opportunity in Africa will be its rising consumer market.
Turning a passion for healthy living into a business
The founder of Kate’s Organics tells Dinfin Mulupi why organic farming is the next low hanging fruit and her ambitions to tap into the European market.
Interview: The woman behind food delivery company Mama Meals on Wheels
“If you are in the food business, you will make money as long as you give good quality,” says Naisiadet Mason.
‘Quitting is never an option,’ says Kenyan restaurant entrepreneur
Dinfin Mulupi sat down with the Tamarind Group co-owner and chairman Martin Dunford.
Traditional Kenyan restaurant attracts expats and tourists
How we made it in Africa’s talks to Pamela Muyeshi, owner of Amaica restaurant, about the Kenyan restaurant industry and being a woman entrepreneur.
Interview: The company behind the Lagos version of Monopoly
How we made it in Africa speaks to Nimi Akinkugbe, CEO of Bestman Games.
How fast-food chain KFC addresses local cultures and tastes in Africa
“A Zambian is as different to a Nigerian, as an Italian is different to a Russian, and people need to start to understand that.”
Meet the Boss: Tabitha Karanja, CEO, Keroche Breweries (Kenya)
Tabitha Karanja is the founder of Keroche Breweries, the first ever beer factory to be owned by a Kenyan.
iTunes Africa launch promises change in music market
This month, Apple announced the launch of their iTunes music store in 56 countries, including 14 on the African continent.
Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand takes on the Asian market
Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand was recently featured in the December edition of the Chinese Vogue alongside well established brands such as Armani, Chanel, Gucci and Valentino.
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
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Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
at May 9th, 2013 -
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
at May 2nd, 2013 -
DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
