Meet the entrepreneur who sacrificed his high paying job to start a health movement Published by Kate Douglas on 24 June 2013 Elan Lohmann gave up his corporate job and convertible to start his own health organisation, SleekGeek.
‘Success that comes gradually has a solid base,’ says real estate entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 June 2013 Kenyan real estate entrepreneur Daniel Ojijo told Dinfin Mulupi more about his business and shared some advice to other budding entrepreneurs.
Founders of Nigerian online retailer Jumia talk about managing a fast growing business Published by Olaolu Olusina on 21 June 2013 “It’s amazing how much potential there is in this market.”
Travel agency boss talks about the lessons she has learnt in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talked to Shian Travel founder and managing director Jane Gituto about her business journey.
Property entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani talks about his business journey Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2013 When Iran-born entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani arrived in Kenya shortly after the Iranian revolution, business was the last thing on his mind.
East African company making a name for itself with energy saving cooking equipment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 June 2013 Cookswell Jikos sells energy saving stoves and charcoal ovens across East Africa. The family business is also a finalist for this year’s Ashden Awards, one of the world’s top green energy prizes.
How a Ugandan company manages 12,000 farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2013 Divine Masters Limited is a Uganda-based business involved in the production of soya beans, maize and rice.
How Farm Shop is modernising the agro dealership experience Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 May 2013 Social enterprise Farm Shop is building a franchise network of agro dealers located in rural, underserved areas of Kenya.
How a South African furniture company found a new market in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2013 At the start of 2010, Petersen’s – an 18-year-old South African-based wooden furniture company – was in a tight spot.
Taking on Africa, a Cameroonian businesswoman’s journey Published by Kate Douglas on 22 May 2013 “Even though we anticipated challenges we had underestimated the level of challenges that we would encounter.”
Mariéme Jamme shares her thoughts on Africa’s development Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 May 2013 “We need to have a long term vision and strategy to change things in Africa.”
Building a venture from scratch not for the faint-hearted, says gourmet tea entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 16 May 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Swaady Martin-Leke, founder of tea company YSWARA.
How Rachel Tladi is making a name for herself in a male-dominated industry Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2013 Rachel Tladi tells How we made it in Africa about the challenges of being a businesswoman in the male-dominated construction industry.
Want to charge a phone in rural Africa? This company has the solution. Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 May 2013 One Degree Solar’s BrightBox system powers lights, smartphones, tablets, and radios.