Women in Africa need ‘a tough skin’ to succeed in the tech industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 March 2014 Girl Geek Kampala aims to encourage more young women to enter the technology sector.
Nestlé expects ‘major growth’ in Kenya when oil starts flowing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 March 2014 Food and beverage multinational is growing its coffee and cereal brands across East Africa.
Joanne Mwangi’s six tips for success in entrepreneurship Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 March 2014 Be committed, know your industry and listen to advice, says award-winning Kenyan marketer.
How Joanne Mwangi stepped off the corporate ladder to venture out on her own Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 March 2014 Respected Kenyan entrepreneur Joanne Mwangi on growing her small firm into a regional group.
Organic fertiliser maker aims to make a difference in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 “We need to conserve our environment, be sustainable and look after our soils. It is the number one resource.”
Meet the Boss: Joanne Mwangi, founder and CEO, PMS Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 “The future is in the young people. Those are the people who own Africa.”
Entrepreneur left his banking job to launch mobile money product Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 The MPAYER product enables businesses to manage their financial and transaction systems more efficiently.
Private equity firm explains why it is backing the East African growth story Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 February 2014 “The macro story in East Africa echoes that of Africa, and that makes it a relatively more attractive region.”
‘Investors shouldn’t write off South Sudan just yet’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 February 2014 “It definitely takes a strong heart to decide to work in South Sudan.”
Kenyan tech entrepreneur sees opportunity back home Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 February 2014 “In the western world the rules have already been defined. Here it is a new territory and that is where the opportunity is.”
Africa should end poor farmer narrative, says agribusiness boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 February 2014 “I think agriculture is definitely one of the biggest growth areas for Africa.”
Mobile driving brand communication in Africa, says Ole! Media boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2014 Mobile is a big opportunity for the advertising industry and it will transform how brands engage with consumers.
Ghanaian messaging app Saya gains popularity in India Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 February 2014 “Five months after the launch we got 14m people who had been invited by their friends to use the service.”
Ugandan startup making it simpler for African migrants to send money home Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 February 2014 Remit aims to bring down the cost of mobile money transfers, as well as making the process more convenient.