No maternity leave: Being a woman entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2014 South African Theresa Cupido talks about women entrepreneurship and growing a business in road marking and civil engineering field.
Township cycle tours: Entrepreneur (22) showing tourists the ‘real’ South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 1 September 2014 When Jeffrey Mulaudzi was just 18 he saw an opportunity to provide bicycle tours of Alexandra, one of Johannesburg’s oldest townships.
Meet Africa’s top young entrepreneurs for 2014 Published by Kate Douglas on 29 August 2014 Twelve finalists have been announced for the 2014 Anzisha Prize. Here is why they deserve to be in the running for the grand prize.
Meet the Boss: Francis Kibhisa, MD, Rex Energy (Tanzania) Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2014 “The main problem I see with young African guys is they want to grow overnight.”
Pros and cons of buying a franchise business: Perspectives from an entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 27 August 2014 Johan Kilian talks about his decision to become a Pie City franchisee.
Tanzanian solar pioneer on adapting energy models to meet rural needs Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2014 Tanzanian solar solutions pioneer Rex Energy is developing inexpensive energy models for rural households.
Business in Africa based on personal relationships, says scaffolding boss Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2014 “You cannot do business in Africa via the internet or emails, one has to physically visit potential customers.”
Meet the Boss: Alpesh Patel, founder, Mi-Fone Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2014 “In terms of role models, I look up to the hip-hop guys… these people came from nothing and they created empires.”
Communications boss on entrepreneurship and how to target your market Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2014 “African companies have the potential to be global leaders within many industries.”
What a weak South Africa means for the rest of the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2014 Business leaders debate the impact that a weakening South African economy has on the rest of the continent.
Talking business and exporting to Africa with Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Published by Kate Douglas on 19 August 2014 “Although we export all over the world, Africa is our main focus market.”
Unpacking Power Africa: A good opportunity for the private sector? Published by Kate Douglas on 18 August 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to OPIC about the nitty-gritty of the Power Africa initiative.
Don’t put your eggs in one basket, says animal health entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 15 August 2014 South African entrepreneur explains why product diversification has helped his business grow in Southern Africa.
Rule of law in Africa better than you think, says Sudanese billionaire Mo Ibrahim Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2014 “In my own business I sued three [African] governments in the local courts, and I won every case.”