Meet the BRCK – rugged internet for Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 An innovative new product aims to improve internet access in emerging markets.
Catalysing a new generation of ‘agri-preneurs’ in Africa Published by Julia Brethenoux on 14 July 2014 As Africa’s emerging markets grow, domestic demand for ready-to-consume food products is quickly on the rise.
Thoughts on tribalism and cultural prejudice in the African workplace Published by Kate Douglas on 11 July 2014 Four multinationals share their experiences of employee tribalism or cultural prejudice in Africa.
Like wine, business people get better with age, says award-winning entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2014 “Success does not come in one day,” says top Kenyan entrepreneur Jennifer Riria.
Private banks must change tack as wealth shifts to emerging markets Published by Michael Benz on 10 July 2014 “If you want to bank the owner, bank the business.”
Africa’s top five most travelled to cities Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2014 The 2014 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index looks at Africa’s top five destination cities.
Thoughts from Toyin Saraki on women leadership and Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 July 2014 “I believe that our biggest challenge as women is to be able to step forward and to actually lead.”
No visa required: Africa’s most powerful passports Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 July 2014 New research ranks countries according to the number of places their passports can enter without a visa, or with a visa on arrival.
Top entrepreneur Jennifer Riria proved that women are bankable Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 July 2014 Microfinance banker Jennifer Riria explains why she built a business around providing finance to Kenyan women.
Tomato paste and noodles: Olam bullish about food processing in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 4 July 2014 Adding value in Africa is expensive but worth it, says agribusiness and food company Olam.
Manufacturing pharmaceuticals: An untapped opportunity Published by Carlos Lopes on 4 July 2014 To be able to generate wealth and give its future generations a chance, Africa must take ownership of its health.
Kenya’s private security industry booming due to terror threats Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 July 2014 Since last year’s Westgate mall shooting, demand for private security has increased.
Certain guerrilla tactics required to develop energy projects in Africa Published by Colin Corbishley and Venetia Govender on 2 July 2014 Investec team shares learnings from financing and developing a power project in Mozambique.
The four main barriers to talent mobility in Africa Published by Khalid Koser on 1 July 2014 It is often easier to employ a skilled non-African expatriate than a skilled African expatriate.