Focus on the basics, and the money will come in, says food entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 9 December 2013 Prosoya Kenya founder explains how to attract finance.
Mobile advertising in Africa: not there yet, but it should be Published by Kate Douglas on 6 December 2013 Advertisers have been slow to adapt to mobile technology.
Cross-border deal making in Africa expected to rise in 2014 Published by Kate Douglas on 5 December 2013 Report projects growth in number of M&A between companies in different African countries.
Eight reasons why foreign investors aren’t funding African entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2013 Regulations, strong exchange control and small returns deter foreign investment in African startups.
A focus on niche markets reduces risk for Rwandan coffee producers Published by Kate Douglas on 3 December 2013 Huye Mountain Coffee has gained success in the international market with its speciality coffee.
Barbara Birungi on encouraging more women to become entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2013 Ugandan entrepreneur Barbara Birungi believes tech startups can positively affect Africa’s social and economic development.
Entrepreneurs, stand out and be remembered Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2013 Looking different and handing out colourful business cards can help investors remember you.
Google tailors products to African markets Published by Kate Douglas on 28 November 2013 Most Africans access the internet via their phones, affecting how Google develops new services.
Think your biggest challenge is access to finance? You are wrong! Published by Kate Douglas on 27 November 2013 Randall Kempner highlights two challenges that makes finding funding difficult for entrepreneurs.
Innovative mobile payments technology once again comes from Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2013 Oltio head talks about a new mobile payments system, and what it could mean for Africa’s SMEs.
African IT entrepreneurs should think globally, advises a Google Africa head Published by Kate Douglas on 25 November 2013 “There is no reason why the next Bill Gates shouldn’t come from Africa.”
Meet the Boss: Barbara Birungi, director of Hive Colab/founder of WITU Published by Kate Douglas on 22 November 2013 Empowering women in technology and business is Barbara Birungi’s passion.
Facebook in Africa: mobile phones and SME advertisers are key Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2013 Facebook is trying to grow its penetration on the continent by partnering with mobile operators and developers in Africa.
South African agri-focused businesses show increasing interest in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2013 With the land and water resources, Africa has the potential to meet the world’s food needs.