Talking business with security company boss Tony Sugden Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 May 2013 In 2006 Tony Sugden, a retired Major in the British Army, co-founded Warrior Security.
Africa’s youth: a ‘ticking time bomb’ or an opportunity? Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 3 May 2013 The story of Africa’s worrisome youth unemployment is often told alongside the story of the continent’s fast and steady economic growth.
Many opportunities for Tanzanian entrepreneurs, but doing business is still no walk in the park Published by Kate Douglas on 3 May 2013 A number of opportunities and challenges exist for entrepreneurs and businesses in Tanzania.
Why Africa is an important market for beauty company L’Oréal Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi caught up with L’Oréal East Africa managing director Patricia Ithau.
Africa’s top three airports rank higher than any airports in the USA Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2013 Latest survey results show that South African airports rank considerably above airports on the continent and, in some cases, the world.
Is the African middle class really middle class? Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2013 Can somebody earning the equivalent of only $2 per day really be considered middle class?
Investment firm 88mph reveals what it looks for in African tech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 29 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to 88mph’s Sylvia Brune and Kresten Buch about investing in African tech start-ups.
Waste management company transforming trash into compost Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to TakaTaka Solutions founder Daniel Paffenholz.
How VC4Africa is connecting African entrepreneurs with investors Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Venture Capital for Africa founder Ben White.
Ethiopia’s improved business environment is benefitting entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 25 April 2013 Ethiopia outperforms other countries in sub-Saharan Africa in terms of the ease of starting a business.
Africa offers increasing opportunities for engineers Published by Kate Douglas on 25 April 2013 For Africa’s engineers, the opportunities for employment and work experience on the continent have never been so great.
East African hotel trends: More business people, conferences and Chinese tourists Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Rosemary Mugambi, sales and marketing director of Serena Hotels.
South African entrepreneurship falls to new low, lagging behind the rest of Africa Published by Staff Writer on 24 April 2013 Entrepreneurial activity in South Africa has seen a dramatic fall.
Maximising the female force behind African agri supply chains Published by Briony Mathieson on 23 April 2013 Women in low-paid, manual jobs form the ‘invisible’ backbone of major industries and big business.