Why apply for the Anzisha Prize? Past finalists share how they benefited Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2014 Winners of Africa’s premier youth entrepreneurship award share how the prize has helped their businesses.
Nigerian agriculture: Not there yet, but making progress Published by Kate Douglas on 25 February 2014 In an effort to increase local rice production, Nigeria has proposed to ban rice imports by 2015.
African oil company Engen introduces bicycle vendors to boost sales Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 February 2014 Engen’s innovative strategy is a marketing tool and a way of growing its business.
‘Investors shouldn’t write off South Sudan just yet’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 February 2014 “It definitely takes a strong heart to decide to work in South Sudan.”
‘The diaspora has a chance to be part of something big in Africa’ Published by Kate Douglas on 21 February 2014 The African diaspora is playing a significant role in the continent’s growth story.
Kenyan tech entrepreneur sees opportunity back home Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 February 2014 “In the western world the rules have already been defined. Here it is a new territory and that is where the opportunity is.”
Setting up businesses back home: Four returning Africans share their stories Published by Kate Douglas on 20 February 2014 Many Africans living abroad have returned to the continent to set up companies. But how have their expectations compared to the reality?
Why smart businesspeople are looking at the Zambia-DRC border area Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 February 2014 Solwezi in Zambia’s Northwestern Province has been described as a modern day African boom town.
Africa should end poor farmer narrative, says agribusiness boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 February 2014 “I think agriculture is definitely one of the biggest growth areas for Africa.”
No two days are the same in African private equity Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 February 2014 Talking prviate equity in Africa with Phatisa’s Stuart Bradley.
Mobile driving brand communication in Africa, says Ole! Media boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2014 Mobile is a big opportunity for the advertising industry and it will transform how brands engage with consumers.
Young Ugandan creates business management app for SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2014 “When you are selling to consumers they don’t care what technology you use, they only care about what they can do with it.”
Ghanaian messaging app Saya gains popularity in India Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 February 2014 “Five months after the launch we got 14m people who had been invited by their friends to use the service.”
Entrepreneur talks about opening the first gaming studio in Central Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2014 Cameroonian Olivier Madiba sees many growth opportunities for Africa’s gaming industry.