Taking holidays seriously Published by Business Partners team on 21 December 2016 ‘When business owners return to work after a holiday, their physical health is boosted, their focus is better and they perform again at much higher levels of personal productivity and effectiveness.’
The Somaliland entrepreneur solving problems unique to his home Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2016 ‘In Somaliland there are a lot of untapped areas and unfulfilled needs,’ says Mohamed Abdilahi Dahir.
Selling food past its best-before date: Company discovers new market Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2016 Foodies sells the non-perishable food products that traditional grocers deem unsuitable for their shelves.
Surviving sabotage: The Kenyan manufacturing business that lived to tell the tale Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2016 A Kenyan entrepreneur on the worst day of his career.
Early investors score big time with Rwandan banana wine Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2016 Turning a small investment into thousands of crates sold in east Africa.
East Africa’s up-and-coming cosmetics companies Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 26 September 2016 There is a growing trend of local entrepreneurs, especially women, entering the industry.
From Wall Street to e-commerce in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2016 Olatorera Oniru cashed in her corporate career and savings to start an e-commerce platform in Nigeria.
Flaviana Matata: Tanzanian model polishes up her business skills Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2016 ‘You can’t do modelling forever because eventually you hit an age where it becomes hard to get jobs.’
How this Nigerian built a business by promoting African cultures Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 July 2016 Tradition and technology meet in a range of apps and web videos celebrating African heritage and language.
Failed businesses: A path to entrepreneurial success Published by Pieter Scholtz on 25 July 2016 Sometimes knowing when to start again is the best thing you can do as a budding entrepreneur.
How this manufacturer got top South African retailers to stock her hair-care range Published by Kate Douglas on 18 July 2016 Ntombenhle Khathwane’s hard and bumpy ride to reach the shelves of Game and Pick n Pay.
Swaziland-born entrepreneur introduces crowdfunded insurance Published by Kate Douglas on 1 July 2016 Riovic has managed to lower the price of insurance premiums between 40-60% by offering insurance backed by crowdfunding.
The township entrepreneur who built his spinach empire with less than $3 Published by Kate Douglas on 30 June 2016 ‘The first capital that you need, more than money, is intellectual capital.’
The Nigerian entrepreneur with the swimwear brand for African women Published by Kate Douglas on 24 June 2016 ‘The inspiration for Kamokini came out of a self-conscious need to feel beautiful and comfortable, and look confident while I’m so exposed.’