How Joanne Mwangi stepped off the corporate ladder to venture out on her own Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 March 2014 Respected Kenyan entrepreneur Joanne Mwangi on growing her small firm into a regional group.
Organic fertiliser maker aims to make a difference in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 “We need to conserve our environment, be sustainable and look after our soils. It is the number one resource.”
Meet the Boss: Joanne Mwangi, founder and CEO, PMS Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 “The future is in the young people. Those are the people who own Africa.”
Entrepreneur left his banking job to launch mobile money product Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 The MPAYER product enables businesses to manage their financial and transaction systems more efficiently.
Ten global communication trends companies need to know about Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2014 The digital era has dramatically changed the way companies and brands engage with their customers and other stakeholders.
Why an investment banker quit his job in Paris for a cosmetics firm in Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 3 March 2014 “Africa was booming and my dreams seemed more feasible over there.”
Private equity firm explains why it is backing the East African growth story Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 February 2014 “The macro story in East Africa echoes that of Africa, and that makes it a relatively more attractive region.”
What a coffee trader and his donkey tell us about tailoring business models to Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 28 February 2014 Business solutions must be tailored to the African context, says Eleni Gabre-Madhin.
Seven reasons to pay attention to the Swahili language Published by Neil Payne on 28 February 2014 Swahili could become a more important language, and anyone looking to Africa should pay attention to it.
The American entrepreneur who found his groove in South Sudan Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2014 Selling satellite phones, electronics and heavy vehicles is Ian Cox’s business.
Togo – an important trade and transport hub for West and Central Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2014 DHL is seeing increased growth in its business in the small West African nation.
Advice to the African diaspora considering moving back home Published by Kate Douglas on 27 February 2014 Africans, who have returned to the continent for work purposes, share their thoughts.
Álvaro Sobrinho: Intra-African trade is an untapped opportunity on the continent Published by Alvaro Sobrinho on 26 February 2014 “Strengthening regional cooperation and trade will make Africa more competitive internationally.”
Experts reveal strategies for success in Africa’s consumer markets Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2014 Thorough research and on-the-ground experience is key to understanding and unlocking Africa’s complex consumer market.