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.

Start-up snapshot: Wind power to improve rural electrification in Ethiopia

Doctor-turned-entrepreneur bullish about Ethiopia's healthcare sector

What it takes to run Tanzania’s first revolving restaurant

Businessman Saleh Nasreddin upbeat about Ethiopia’s food industry

Start-up snapshot: Co-founder of Ethiopia’s Addiscan discusses his business

Meet the Boss: Saleh Nasreddin, founder, NAS Foods, Ethiopia

Private equity in Ethiopia: Talking investment with Schulze Global

Running an online business in Tanzania: Insights from a US-born manager

Meet the Boss: Karim Teja, managing director, Heron Portico Hotel

Start-up snapshot: Showing companies what their customers really think

African pension funds should invest more in local private equity, says fund manager

How this entrepreneur is bringing power to rural Zimbabwe

East Africa has more to offer than just Kenya, says SAP boss

Start-up snapshot: Assisting student academics and providing tutor jobs for graduates

Africa: 14 business ideas with strong profit potential

Why this award-winning company had to shut down most of its operations in Cameroon

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Meet the Boss: James Claude, CEO, Global Voice Group

Brendan Mullen: Why we invest in ‘old, boring’ sectors in Africa

8 African entrepreneurs reveal their toughest days on the job

Emerging markets: Secrets of resilient multinationals

How to navigate security in a modern workplace

These solar-power entrepreneurs are lighting up Sierra Leone

Kelvin Chungu: ‘Zambia’s potential in the coming years is significantly understated’

The journey so far: Mavis Nduchwa, CEO, Chabana Farms

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