Three requirements for business success: luck, tenacity and sailing close to the wind Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to serial entrepreneur Tim Matthis.
How Nomanini wants to replace airtime scratch cards Published by Kate Douglas on 5 August 2013 Nomanini is a South African based startup that has developed a prepaid airtime vending platform specifically for the African context.
Kenya’s Maria Sovich explains how she turned her love for cooking into a business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Maria Sovich, founder of Kenyan Classic Preserves.
Kenyan company manufacturing modern products using traditional fabric Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2013 Shuka Duka, a successful Kenyan company, makes everyday accessories from the Maasai shuka fabric.
Private education pioneer talks about her business journey Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 July 2013 In 1978, Mary Okelo founded Makini Schools, one of Kenya’s earliest private education institutions.
The clothing entrepreneur who supplies the US market from Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2013 How Sam Meeks established a denim jeans manufacturing business in Africa.
Foreign entrepreneur describes the highs and lows of doing business in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Roly Adlam, founder of Kenya’s Rift Valley Leather.
Ghanaian tech entrepreneur says good relationships are everything in business Published by Anthony Sedzro on 18 July 2013 “You don’t build a successful business around products. A successful business thrives on good relationships.”
How KikoRomeo became one of East Africa’s leading fashion labels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 July 2013 Ann McCreath quit her job at an NGO to start KikoRomeo, which is today one of East Africa’s leading fashion brands.
The businessman who built a castle in rural Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2013 Growing up in a sleepy village in the rural Nyeri region of Kenya, George Tafaria Waititu always dreamt of transforming the area.
Ghanaian entrepreneur describes how startups can benefit from accelerator programmes Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2013 Gerard Yitamkey, CEO and co-founder of Ahonya, explains how accelerator programmes can help startups.
Television entrepreneur, Dorothy Ghettuba, explains how she got to where she is today Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 July 2013 Dorothy Ghettuba quit her job in Canada and moved back to Kenya to follow her passion for TV production.
Africa will not change overnight, but now is the time to invest, says restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2013 “Next year we want to be in ten locations. It is achievable. I am optimistic about the market,” says Morne Deetlefs, the owner of Big Square in Kenya.
Television personality Julie Gichuru talks about her business ventures Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 July 2013 “If we as Africans don’t do it then we will find ourselves on the periphery of our own growing economies, as others leverage these opportunities.”