Well-paid executive quits job, buys Unilever juice brand, and starts own business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 May 2016 Bernard Njoroge quit his US$10,000-a-month job to reintroduce a juice brand that had been off the shelves for nearly two decades.
How this Rwandan potato crisps company wants to compete against Lay’s Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2016 ‘We need to position our product as a premium brand that can compete with foreign brands,’ says Pascal Murasira, co-founder of snack label Winnaz.
Meet the Boss: Raghu Malhotra, president Middle East & Africa, MasterCard Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 April 2016 Raghu Malhotra talks about the importance of not over analysing things, and reveals he once did a bit of modelling on the side.
Former Citi banker sees opportunities in agribusiness financing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2016 Ivan Mbowa, co-founder and CEO of Umati Captial, talks about his company.
Industrial real estate in Kenya – poised for take-off? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2016 Stakeholders argue that industrial property has often been overlooked as an investment opportunity.
Four things to know about Ethiopia’s economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 April 2016 Why private equity is the best vehicle for investors seeking access to the Ethiopian market, and how currency shortages are having some interesting effects on the economy.
Top designer finds new home in East Africa following European economic crash Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 April 2016 ‘We were making large profits but suddenly in 2008 the European economy crashed and Ireland was badly affected.’
Kenyan golf resort development popular among women buyers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 April 2016 At the foothills of Africa’s second-highest mountain, Kenyan developer Ronald Ndegwa is building a multimillion-dollar leisure development targeted at high-income buyers.
Ugandan fashion retailer tapping into popularity of African designs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 April 2016 ‘A few years ago, wearing African prints was the preserve of our mothers… But today people are proud of their heritage.’
Strong need for professional hotels in Africa, says Swiss International Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 April 2016 ‘We believe there is a shift in the world, which we all know about theoretically, but we now feel it in practice.’
Opportunities for African companies to do business with Chinese counterparts Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 April 2016 Chinese companies particularly need legal, tax, human resources and communications services from local organisations.
How this French smartphone company is luring consumers in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 April 2016 Strategies for competing in a cutthroat market.
Is East Africa building too many shopping malls? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 April 2016 Examining whether the market is large enough to sustain current activity.
Experts share views on Tanzania’s property industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2016 Where investors should be looking.