Diversity in tech: Joining the boys for golf? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 October 2015 We talk to Ethel Cofie, founder of Women in Tech Africa, about the state of women representation in the industry.
Reverse the tide: African companies can also succeed in China Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 October 2015 Over the last decade, numerous Chinese state-owned and private companies have invested in Africa. But there are also opportunities for African businesses to expand to China.
Start-up snapshot: Uber for motorcycle taxis in Rwanda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 October 2015 ‘Start-ups are by definition fragile and we are looking at a lot of headwinds – but then I think there is a huge market opportunity.’
Strategies for African companies to expand into Asia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 October 2015 Asia holds ‘exciting expansion opportunities’ for African companies thinking of going global.
Meet the Boss: Jesse Moore, MD, M-KOPA Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 October 2015 ‘If you work hard, you enjoy what you are doing and you treat people well, the world is typically okay.’
Fund manager expecting broader opportunities to exit renewable energy assets Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 October 2015 The Africa Renewable Energy Fund hopes to exit its investments within 10 years.
Thoughts on Chinese workers in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 October 2015 Is there reason to be concerned that the Chinese are taking jobs away from Africans?
Strive Masiyiwa: If I started again I’d do agriculture, says telecoms tycoon Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2015 ‘Oh I wish I was starting again. I wouldn’t do telephones. I would go into agriculture.’
How a former McKinsey consultant started selling fast food in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2015 British national Joe Falter came to Nigeria towards the end of 2012 to launch online food delivery service Hellofood.
Customer care via WhatsApp: Kenyan company finds traction abroad Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 September 2015 Ongair allows companies to communicate with their customers via messaging platforms such as WhatsApp.
Meet the Boss: Andrew Reicher, chairman – investment committee, Catalyst Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 September 2015 ‘There is much to do and so little time to do it in.’
Running a business not for the faint-hearted: The story of Mi-Fone Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 Despite the glowing media headlines, behind the scenes all was not well at Mi-Fone.
Young Chinese professionals talk about life in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 While Chinese professionals face many cultural difficulties in Africa, they also see the continent as a land of opportunity.
Start-up snapshot: An app to get your laundry done in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 Yoza is a laundry service app that enables people in Uganda’s capital Kampala to find casual labourers to do their laundry.
