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.
