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How Uber is localising its business in sub-Saharan Africa

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2016

One of the lessons Uber has learned is the importance of adapting to local conditions.

Nigeria and Ghana: Marketing real estate in times of slower economic growth

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2016

Upper-end of the market saturated, but still opportunities in affordable housing.

Meet the Boss: Akua Nyame-Mensah, MD for Ghana and Nigeria, Lamudi

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2016

I don’t like ‘yes’ people, says Akua Nyame-Mensah.

Not easy selling insurance to the bottom of the pyramid, even at $1 a month

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2016

Tanzanian entrepreneur Lilian Makoi last year unveiled a health insurance product costing as little as $1 a month.

All is not lost for BRICS-Africa despite recent challenges

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2016

The ‘thrill’ behind BRICS-Africa engagements has waned.

Meet the Boss: Alon Lits, GM, sub-Saharan Africa, Uber

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2016

‘You should measure things based on the return on effort.’

Agribusiness in Africa: CEOs weigh in

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 June 2016

Unpacking the challenges and growth potential.

American entrepreneur shares lessons learned from running a business in Kenya

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 June 2016

Audrey Cheng discusses her company and shares some observations about Kenya’s business environment.

Meet the Boss: Hassan Bashir, CEO, Takaful Africa Group

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016

Hassan Bashir had to overcome numerous challenges to get where he is today.

Business of fashion: Kenyan designer sees growing appetite for local brands

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016

There has been a shift in attitudes, with more Kenyan consumers embracing locally designed clothing brands.

Agility seizing opportunities in Africa’s underserved consumer goods industry

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016

Few countries have the storage and distribution facilities needed to support the growth of FMCG businesses, says Geoffrey White, CEO for Africa at Agility.

Kenyan sees gap for kids furniture, but running a factory not for faint-hearted

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 June 2016

Wanjiru Waweru came up with the idea of starting a company dedicated to making kids furniture when she was pregnant with her first child.

Sky is the limit for roofing entrepreneur Irene Wanjiku

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 June 2016

‘I am happy living with the consequences of too much rather than too little.’

East Africa head of General Motors says, ‘Call me Rita’

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 June 2016

How Rita Kavashe climbed the corporate ladder – right to the top.
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