Meet the Boss: Willem Alexander Hondius, CEO, Jambojet Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 March 2014 The CEO of Kenya’s new low-cost airline advises entrepreneurs to learn from their disappointments.
Why a Nigerian fashion startup decided to accept Bitcoin as payment Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2014 Nigerian fashion label Minku is the first Nigerian startup to accept Bitcoin.
‘Entrepreneurship should be a viable career path, not a last resort for jobless’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 March 2014 “To be in business you need to have a different kind of DNA,” says East African incubator founder.
Anzisha Prize judges share what they look for in the next generation of innovators Published by Melissa Mbazo on 12 March 2014 Passion, energy, enthusiasm and a drive to succeed mark out successful entrepreneurs.
Knight Frank identifies Africa’s key wealth hubs Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 March 2014 Nairobi is “the most important African business centre between the Mediterranean and Johannesburg”.
How a broken iPod inspired a young entrepreneur’s Apple repair business Published by Kate Douglas on 11 March 2014 From its start in his university dorm room, Alex Fourie’s repair service has grown into a successful chain of stores.
Women in Africa need ‘a tough skin’ to succeed in the tech industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 March 2014 Girl Geek Kampala aims to encourage more young women to enter the technology sector.
Nestlé expects ‘major growth’ in Kenya when oil starts flowing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 March 2014 Food and beverage multinational is growing its coffee and cereal brands across East Africa.
Meet the Boss: Patrick Ngowi, founder and CEO, Helvetic Group Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2014 “I love making people smile, especially for those that get light for the first time in the rural areas.”
How resource extraction is developing Africa’s hospitality industry Published by Kate Douglas on 7 March 2014 Foreign interest in oil and gas discoveries in eastern Africa means more business for hotels in those regions.
Joanne Mwangi’s six tips for success in entrepreneurship Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 March 2014 Be committed, know your industry and listen to advice, says award-winning Kenyan marketer.
Five African boom towns offering untapped opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2014 Across sub-Saharan Africa there are towns and cities experiencing fast growth on the back of new mining and oil projects or other business activities.
Six things you need to know about Nigeria’s millionaires Published by Stacey Nel on 6 March 2014 A new report describes Nigeria’s richest individuals.
‘Age is nothing but a number,’ says the young CEO behind the Helvetic Group Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2014 Entrepreneur brings solar energy to rural communities in Tanzania.
