Ethiopia’s emerging wine industry luring consumers locally and abroad Published by Kate Douglas on 13 December 2016 A plan hatched a decade ago by the former Ethiopian Prime Minister is starting to take off.
When you have to call the president to solve a business problem Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2016 The level of government at which a decision has to be made to solve a problem is an important measure for the ease of doing business.
How to start manufacturing in Africa – without experience or capital Published by Kate Douglas on 8 December 2016 Lessons from first-time manufacturers who built their businesses from the ground up.
Business leader Samuel Owori says many Ugandans ‘grossly underpaid’ Published by Kate Douglas on 8 December 2016 The former head of the African Development Bank calls for employers to ‘dignify’ their employees.
Ghana’s first pension fund targeting the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 6 December 2016 The for-profit company sees opportunity in a market that’s been largely ignored.
The Somaliland entrepreneur solving problems unique to his home Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2016 ‘In Somaliland there are a lot of untapped areas and unfulfilled needs,’ says Mohamed Abdilahi Dahir.
Why are African food companies struggling to compete with foreign products? Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2016 The market is growing fast, but continues to be dominated by imports.
Why Lagos might choose to buy tomatoes from southern Africa – rather than 90km away Published by Kate Douglas on 30 November 2016 Experts share their thoughts on unlocking Africa’s farming potential.
Selling food past its best-before date: Company discovers new market Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2016 Foodies sells the non-perishable food products that traditional grocers deem unsuitable for their shelves.
Why China’s WeChat is paying South Africans to eat Big Macs Published by Kate Douglas on 25 November 2016 Messaging platform WeChat partners with McDonald’s in bid to gain traction in South Africa.
Surviving sabotage: The Kenyan manufacturing business that lived to tell the tale Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2016 A Kenyan entrepreneur on the worst day of his career.
Tomato paste giant’s troubles embody Nigeria’s economic woes Published by Kate Douglas on 22 November 2016 Nigeria’s largest tomato paste manufacturer is moving production to China.
Five principles for developing a killer, market-disrupting app Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2016 The South African wiCode creator, Bevan Ducasse, on his rules for success.
Outsourcing key to start-up success, says DealDey CEO Published by Kate Douglas on 17 November 2016 The Nigerian deals website learned this lesson the hard way.
