Swedish investors have eye on Africa’s ICT industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 February 2014 Tech giant Ericsson is seeing “phenomenal potential” in sub-Saharan Africa.
Cement wars heat up in East Africa as Dangote plans entry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 February 2014 Nigeria’s Dangote Cement is building a plant in Kenya, which analysts warn will shake up the market.
Building apps for improved business efficiency in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 February 2014 While technology can benefit business procedures, techie Lorenzo Boncompagni says companies need some convincing.
Nigerian designer carves niche for her ‘Made in Africa’ luxury handbags Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 February 2014 “The market is huge and there really is space for everyone,” says Zashadu Bags founder.
Meet the Boss: Pradeep Paunrana, managing director, ARM Cement Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2014 “Do whatever you do well, do it to perfection, give it your best,” advises Kenyan manufacturer.
Savannah Fund looking for ‘the winners’ among Africa’s tech startups Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 February 2014 “The best startups tend to be foreigners who come in because they have toiled,” says tech fund boss.
From small family business to major cement company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 February 2014 ARM Cement boss says families do not have to own 100% of their businesses to achieve growth.
IBM manager highlights lessons learnt in Africa’s technology sector Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 February 2014 What worked in Brazil, India or China will not necessarily work in Africa, says IBM East Africa head.
Fashion store owner on recovering from the Westgate mall attack Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2014 Last year’s terrorist attack in Kenya’s capital has had an adverse effect on businesses operating in the shopping centre.
Meet the Boss: Nicholas Nesbitt, general manager, IBM East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2014 “We should really get to believe that we deserve better and then act upon it,” says IBM regional boss.
Meet the Boss: Fredrik Jejdling, head sub-Saharan Africa, Ericsson Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2014 “Learn something and go with a big, open heart into it,” advises telecom boss.
‘Africa still in early stages of adopting technology,’ says IBM boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 January 2014 US firm IBM grows business in East Africa as more companies and governments start using technology.
French fertiliser manufacturer targets commercial farmers in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Roullier Group launches Kenyan branch for its premium fertilisers.
Kenyan coffee shop brands join forces to capture growing consumer market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Israeli-owned Artcaffé in joint venture with Kenyan coffee shop Dormans.