The challenge of translation in Africa Published by Neil Payne on 14 April 2014 Translating indigenous African languages requires a careful approach.
Investing in Africa: the imperative to invest sustainably Published by William Pollen on 13 April 2014 What is sustainable investment and why is it critical to commercial success in Africa?
Domino’s Pizza coming to Southern Africa: What you need to know Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 April 2014 Domino’s is another US fast food brand entering the African market.
Meet the Boss: Eline Blaauboer, managing partner, TBL Mirror Fund Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2014 After its success on a small scale, private equity fund manager would like to work with more businesses.
Nigeria vs SA: GDP is not everything, says Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 10 April 2014 Analyst says it is important to look at the bigger picture of Nigeria’s new label as top economy in Africa.
Nairobi salon owner sees big money in the beauty business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 April 2014 With a recent private equity investment, Kenyan salon chain hopes to expand across East Africa.
‘Mobile money has moved from this new thing into an industry,’ says MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 9 April 2014 Some 70% of world’s active mobile money users are in sub-Saharan Africa.
Meet the Boss: Ashok Shah, CEO, Apollo Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 April 2014 “You cannot get rich very quickly,” says Kenyan insurer.
Off the beaten track: Business lessons from building bamboo bikes Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2014 Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative co-founder Bernice Dapaah speaks about the challenges of starting a business.
East Africa ‘has all the ingredients for private equity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 TBL Mirror Fund looking to “buy into the growth story” of entrepreneurial businesses.
Ashok Shah’s tale of winning in the insurance game Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 After almost four decades in the industry, Kenya’s Apollo has seen its ups and downs.
Is Facebook planning to use drones to connect Africa? Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 April 2014 Facebook might soon be providing internet access to rural parts of Africa through high-altitude drones.
Emerging markets – it’s our turn Published by Jeremy Gardiner on 7 April 2014 Jeremy Gardiner argues that South Africa’s economic slump is an emerging market trend that will pass.
African Land Investments eyeing malls in key markets across the continent Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 April 2014 Property investment firm aims to grow its portfolio to US$500m.
