$1,650 per kg? Truffle expert talks about South Africa’s budding industry Published by Kate Douglas on 31 August 2015 Mycologist and truffle farmer Leon Potgieter shares how the valuable mushroom is taking root in Western Cape.
Has Liberia found the way to share its forest plenty with the poor? Published by Max Bankole Jarrett on 31 August 2015 What is often overlooked is that forests too can be a curse not a blessing for countries that are rich in them.
Can tractor sharing boost the incomes of small-scale farmers? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2015 An Uber-like service for tractors.
How mPedigree built a business by combating counterfeit products Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2015 We talk to Bright Simons about mPedigree’s business model, how his service works and where he sees future profits coming from.
Continental reach: The rise of the pan-African bank Published by Alexandra Born and Paul Mathieu on 26 August 2015 Africa-based banks, once largely domestic, are expanding across the continent and now dominate the banking sector in many countries.
How Ma3Route found a way to monetise Nairobi’s traffic jams Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2015 Crowdsourcing traffic information.
Doing business in Sudan: DAL Group’s innovative approach to growth Published by Heba Hashem on 24 August 2015 Ihab Daoud Abdellatif of DAL Food explains how a focus on innovation and a commitment to social partnerships have helped the company overcome the unique challenges of running a business based in Sudan.
Street murals and property prices: Talking business with renowned artist Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2015 We talk to Ricky Lee Gordon about the business of street murals and the role it plays in property development and gentrification.
Shortage of quality real estate assets in Africa, but industry not without risks Published by Staff Writer on 24 August 2015 A growing consumer middle-class is driving both property demand and growth opportunities in the real estate industry across the African continent, says Standard Bank.
Talking start-ups and entrepreneurship with GrowthAfrica CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 August 2015 ‘Entrepreneurship has become more of a viable option for a lot of people.’
No, Nigeria is not the world’s biggest champagne consumer after France Published by Mina Demian on 19 August 2015 Do Nigerians pop nearly as much bubbly as the French themselves? What started out as a forecast on new champagne consumption has taken on a life of its own.
How Kenya’s James Mworia rose from intern to CEO in seven years Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 August 2015 Business and career advice from James Mworia.
Why the fossil fuel subsidies pump should be switched off Published by Max Bankole Jarrett on 19 August 2015 The swift end of fuel subsidies and redirection of the funds currently wasted on them will help to avert climate catastrophe and charge up the low carbon economy.
Geniuses only: Elite training for Africa’s brightest tech talent Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 August 2015 Andela claims to have a 1% acceptance rate.