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Five Africa business trends for 2024

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 7 January 2024

For those business leaders who have not yet taken action, 2024 is not a year of staying complacent and going about business as usual.

A five-step Africa investment strategy during economic crisis

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 26 November 2023

Five simple but rarely discussed insights into how investors can strategically cut down risk and increase their success in Africa.

Rwanda: Five lesser-known business opportunities

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 2 October 2023

In Rwanda, emerging opportunities span from real estate and green ventures to luxury markets, Kigali’s startup ecosystem, and lakeside investments.

Six African real estate trends most do not see coming

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 5 April 2023

From eco-friendly mud houses to flexible multi-purpose properties, uncover six hidden African real estate trends for future success.

Seven mistakes the African diaspora make when starting a business in Africa

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 14 July 2022

Dr Harnet Bokrezion looks at common mistakes the African diaspora make when doing business in Africa or investing on the continent.

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 3 June 2019

Learn how to get your own business started in less than three months.

How a Nigerian built an African e-commerce empire from his bedroom

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 29 March 2016

An interview with CEO Chris Folayan.

Nine reasons why doing business in Rwanda is a smart strategy

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 14 October 2015

Rwanda is often overlooked as a profitable and viable investment destination.

Five common mistakes to avoid when setting up a business in Africa

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 6 May 2015

Mistakes first-time investors (especially those from the diaspora) make when embarking on the journey to build a business in Africa.

Smart success: Tap into Africa’s five dynamic drivers

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 26 March 2015

Tapping into Africa’s five largest drivers will undoubtedly increase your chance of success.

Eight African business trends to profit from in 2015

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 19 January 2015

Africa is rich in distinct market trends.

Africa’s ‘Davos’ of top new generation leaders

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 12 November 2014

Harnet Bokrezion talks to Rakhee Mediratta, chief operating officer of the African Leadership Network.

Q&A: The ‘supamama’ who saw the potential in Kenya’s mother and baby industry

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 6 November 2014

Harnet Bokrezion talks to Christine Khasinah-Odero, the entrepreneur behind Kenya’s Supamamas.

Four reasons why operating in Nigeria can boost your success rate in Africa

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 2 October 2014

What is coming to your mind thinking of Africa’s most populated country?

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