Start-up snapshot: Wind power to improve rural electrification in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 March 2015 Kenefas Energy Solution seeks to design and manufacture micro wind turbines that generate up to 1KW for use in rural areas.
Doctor-turned-entrepreneur bullish about Ethiopia's healthcare sector Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 March 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Dr Mohammed Nuri, founder and CEO of Medtech Ethiopia.
What it takes to run Tanzania’s first revolving restaurant Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 March 2015 “Being part-owner of a restaurant is not easy and it’s not glamorous.”
Businessman Saleh Nasreddin upbeat about Ethiopia’s food industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 March 2015 Saleh Nasreddin’s journey in business.
Start-up snapshot: Co-founder of Ethiopia’s Addiscan discusses his business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 March 2015 Our best strategy has been to approach businesses and demonstrate our product.
Meet the Boss: Saleh Nasreddin, founder, NAS Foods, Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 March 2015 “In Africa, everything is good business. You just have to plan well, work hard and do it right.”
Private equity in Ethiopia: Talking investment with Schulze Global Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 March 2015 In 2008 Schulze Global Investments became the first international private equity firm to open an office in Ethiopia.
Running an online business in Tanzania: Insights from a US-born manager Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 March 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Erfaan Mojgani, country manager of online marketplace Kaymu in Tanzania.
Meet the Boss: Karim Teja, managing director, Heron Portico Hotel Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 March 2015 “Whether or not you succeed in life depends on what you make of your experience and attitude.”
Start-up snapshot: Showing companies what their customers really think Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 March 2015 “Like many growth stage start-ups, our major challenges are capacity constraints, both technological and in human resources.”
African pension funds should invest more in local private equity, says fund manager Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2015 Pension funds in Africa should direct more money towards financing private equity firms that fund local enterprises.
How this entrepreneur is bringing power to rural Zimbabwe Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 March 2015 In 2013 Simbarashe Mhuriro (30) partnered with a Swiss-German renewable energy company to develop grid-connected solar plants.
East Africa has more to offer than just Kenya, says SAP boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2015 Andrew Waititu, SAP’s MD for East Africa, says companies will miss out if they don’t grow their presence beyond their host country.
Start-up snapshot: Assisting student academics and providing tutor jobs for graduates Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 March 2015 African Tutor is an online platform offering students academic resources such as information on scholarship opportunities, fellowships, jobs and internships.
