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How companies can mitigate their African supply chain risks

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 May 2015

“In the US and Europe there is a growing demand for supply chain transparency.”

Investment firms backing retail developments in East Africa

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2015

East Africa’s shopping landscape is slowly changing with the construction of multi-million dollar centres.

Tapping the economic potential of Nollywood and football

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2015

Talking business with entrepreneur Chike Maduegbuna.

Meet the Boss: Jeff Aludo, East Africa MD, Africapractice

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2015

“Since I was a child I’ve had a clear vision of what I wanted to accomplish.”

Africa shouldn’t allow terrorism and other troubles to reverse gains of recent years

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 May 2015

“If investors are on hold because they think Africa is a tough place to do business, then it does impact our economies.”

Surviving in Nairobi’s competitive hotel industry

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 May 2015

“While holiday tourism has taken a huge hit, business tourism continues to grow.”

Tanzanian tech entrepreneurs gradually making their mark

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 May 2015

How we made it in Africa talks to Johnpaul Barretto, co-founder of tech innovation space Kinu.

Ethiopia: Big demand for housing, hotels

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 May 2015

Ethiopia’s capital is undergoing a major construction boom.

Why foreign-educated Ethiopians are returning home

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 April 2015

Young professionals are heading back home after spending years living and studying abroad.

International retailers eyeing East Africa should not underestimate local players

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2015

Local players will give international retailers a “run for their money”, notes Broll CEO.

Start-up snapshot: Weddings can be costly… or an income source

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2015

How we made it in Africa talks to Rezene Gebresilassie, founder of wedding services company Mushira Entertainment.

Big business potential in East Africa’s smaller cities and towns

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 April 2015

Unpacking the potential in cities and towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret and Kahama.

Meet the Boss: Farouk Jivani, CEO, Despec Africa

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 April 2015

“When you are angry and you write an email, don’t press ‘send’ until you’ve read it again the next day.”

East Africa’s largest shopping mall to have strong international flavour

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 April 2015

In October, Kenya-based investment company Centum will open the largest shopping mall in East Africa.

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