Banking on Kenya’s women Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2010 When a group of ambitious professional women set up the Kenya Women Finance Trust in 1981, they had no idea that it would one day grow into a financial services giant.
Interview: Selling electronics and home appliances in Zambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 July 2010 Radian Stores Ltd. is the authorised distributor in Zambia for Philips and LG Electronics. Jaco Maritz spoke to the company’s director, Abhilash Bajpai.
Mining firm facing troubles in Guinea Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 July 2010 Guinea’s minister of mining, Mahmoud Thiam, this week told Anglo-Australian miner, Rio Tinto, that it must respect its obligations in Guinea or risk having its mining licence withdrawn.
Spanish food manufacturer seeks to grow exports to Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2010 Spanish food and beverages manufacturer, Leche Pascaul, is placing a great importance on Africa as an export destination for its products.
Potential for low-cost housing projects in Uganda Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2010 Uganda’s property sector holds considerable potential. Jaco Maritz spoke to the general manager of Kensington Real Estate about the opportunities in Uganda’s property market.
Kenyan cosmetics manufacturer taking on large multinationals Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 June 2010 A young Kenyan company is manufacturing its own brand of cosmetics products and looking to steal customers from the large multinationals.
Tapping money from waste water Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 June 2010 A Kenya-based company, Biobox East Africa, has seen a business opportunity in the recycling of waste water. Dinfin Mulupi reports
Fortune favours the brave (and patient) Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2010 The Imara Group is one of the pioneers in Africa’s investment banking and asset management space. The group invests in numerous stock exchanges across the continent. Jaco Maritz spoke to John Legat, chief executive officer of Imara Asset Management.
Private firm tackling Nigeria’s power problems head on Published by Staff Writer on 17 May 2010 Nigeria’s power supply problems are having a detrimental effect on the economy. Geometric Power Ltd has taken the bull by the horns and is currently developing its own independent power project in the southern city of Aba.
Vodacom’s DRC investment turns sour Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 May 2010 South Africa-based Vodacom’s experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo recently took a turn for the worse due to a fall-out between the company and its local partner.
Electric car to be manufactured in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2010 An Italian-Chinese business venture is opening a factory in Ethiopia to produce a practical and affordable electric car in one of the world’s poorest countries.
Mobile banking a big success in Kenya Published by Staff Writer on 15 April 2010 Since it was launched barely three years ago, mobile banking has had a significant impact on day-to-day life in Kenya.
Agri-processing firms flourishing in Egypt Published by Staff Writer on 13 April 2010 Egypt’s agriculture and agri-processing sector has seen a number of successful investments over the years. How we made it in Africa looks at a few examples
