Can the Smart Jacket become a competitive advantage for motorcycle taxis? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 August 2014 Motorcycle taxis are one of the leading causes of road accidents in Kenya.
Malaria testing for under $1: Entrepreneur talks mixing business and science Published by Kate Douglas on 4 August 2014 South African Ashley Uys explains how he started manufacturing low-cost medical diagnostic test kits.
Africa’s ‘Sex and the City’ showing potential as a serious business Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 July 2014 An African City has been described as the continent’s answer to hit US television series Sex and the City.
Jewellery boss on why her business is about more than just making money Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 July 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Njuhi Chege, founder of RiRi Jewellery.
How Cameroon’s Rolex award winner created Africa’s first medical tablet Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2014 Cameroon’s Arthur Zang is the 26-year-old inventor of the Cardio Pad, believed to be Africa’s first medical tablet.
Entrepreneur trades corporate world for coffee shop business in Rwanda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to the founder of Brioche, an upmarket bakery and coffee business.
How a Kenyan bakery is taking on the challenges of the business world Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2014 “Don’t think you will start a business and a year down the line you are the big guy in town.”
Flight comparison site Flyezee.com wants to transform East African aviation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 July 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to the founders of Flyezee.com
Rwandan fashion brand says hunger for African products will only grow stronger Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 June 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to the CEO of fashion brand Mille Collines.
Tutor.ng – a startup with a new model for education in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 13 June 2014 “Our current education system can’t meet our demand,” says Fehintolu Olaogun, co-founder of Tutor.ng.
Working from a cyber café ‘office’ for six months: The inspiring story of JamboPay Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 June 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to JamboPay founder Danson Muchemi.
How a teenager started Uganda’s first paper bag manufacturing company Published by Kate Douglas on 11 June 2014 Award winning entrepreneur, Andrew Mupuya, was 16 when he came up with the idea to manufacture paper bags in Uganda.
Nigerian shoemaker on finding her passion Published by Kate Douglas on 6 June 2014 Elizabeth Ojelua’s handmade shoes and bags are gaining a following in Nigeria.
Inventor of waterless bath says business is a hustle Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2014 “The biggest challenge I see with young entrepreneurs is not sitting down and doing the research.”