Young Ugandan creates business management app for SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2014 “When you are selling to consumers they don’t care what technology you use, they only care about what they can do with it.”
Entrepreneur talks about opening the first gaming studio in Central Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2014 Cameroonian Olivier Madiba sees many growth opportunities for Africa’s gaming industry.
Debating the real curse behind Africa’s resource wealth Published by Kate Douglas on 13 February 2014 Why do some of the world’s most resource rich countries have the poorest populations?
Unlocking Africa’s mining potential: The IFC’s three areas of development Published by Kate Douglas on 11 February 2014 Consolidating maps of where minerals lie and developing local procurement and infrastructure are key to mining in Africa.
Transparency needed to curb Africa’s loss of $38bn through trade mispricing Published by Kate Douglas on 10 February 2014 The Africa Progress Panel reports that Africa loses more through illicit outflows than it receives through foreign investment.
A look at the role resources have played in Africa’s growth story Published by Kate Douglas on 7 February 2014 “Minerals are not a curse. They can certainly be the best boon,” says Chamber of Mines of South Africa boss.
Young entrepreneur sees big potential in underserviced South African townships Published by Kate Douglas on 5 February 2014 “My main aim is to own the township market which is a market that hasn’t been tapped.”
Company boss shares thoughts on doing business in troubled northern Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 4 February 2014 While violence can disrupt operations, Carl Commodities boss thinks it is still possible to be successful in the region.
Marketing and the mobile phone: Advice for businesses in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 31 January 2014 Ole! Media Group founder describes the broad reach of mobile marketing campaigns.
What private equity holds for Africa this year Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 Private equity valuation specialist Rory Ord shares his thoughts on the future of private equity deals in Africa.
The story of Best Ayiorwoth: Starting a microfinance business at age 19 Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 When a young Ugandan orphan had to cut short her high school education, she swore she would take a stand. And she did.
Kenyan island business makes high-end handbags from washed up objects Published by Kate Douglas on 27 January 2014 Founder of artistic creation company Ali Omar talks about his budding business on the Kenyan island of Lamu.
Common mistakes made by private equity firms in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 24 January 2014 While the potential exists for private equity managers to make great returns in Africa, so does the potential to make mistakes.
Young CEO invents navigational technology for the blind Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2014 The Mubser prototype uses RGB imaging and infrared depth data to help blind people to imagine their surroundings.