Don’t ignore what Africa does best – the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 21 July 2014 Nigerian-American journalist and author, Dayo Olopade, talks about the heart of Africa’s commercial activity.
Danone acquires stake in dairy company linked to Kenyan president Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 July 2014 French food giant Danone has bought a 40% stake in East African milk processor Brookside Dairy.
Newspaper hopes to lure young readers by cutting political coverage Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 July 2014 Xtra Publishing wants to grow its Nairobi newspaper brand across the continent.
How Cameroon’s Rolex award winner created Africa’s first medical tablet Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2014 Cameroon’s Arthur Zang is the 26-year-old inventor of the Cardio Pad, believed to be Africa’s first medical tablet.
Lessons from India for Africa’s healthcare entrepreneurs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 July 2014 African healthcare entrepreneurs can learn a lot from their peers in India.
Three things you should understand about African stock markets Published by Kate Douglas on 16 July 2014 What investors should know about using Africa’s stock markets to tap into its growth story.
African tech investor wants to back rule-breaking, unconventional thinkers Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2014 Mbwana Alliy identifies the traits and qualities he looks for in an entrepreneur.
Profiting from poverty: Do some companies benefit from twisted images of Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2014 Dayo Olopade says some for-profit companies leverage the existence of poverty as a clever marketing tactic.
Meet the BRCK – rugged internet for Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 An innovative new product aims to improve internet access in emerging markets.
Entrepreneur trades corporate world for coffee shop business in Rwanda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to the founder of Brioche, an upmarket bakery and coffee business.
Thoughts on tribalism and cultural prejudice in the African workplace Published by Kate Douglas on 11 July 2014 Four multinationals share their experiences of employee tribalism or cultural prejudice in Africa.
Like wine, business people get better with age, says award-winning entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2014 “Success does not come in one day,” says top Kenyan entrepreneur Jennifer Riria.
How African companies can get the most out of Generation Y employees Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 July 2014 They might be impatient and less loyal, but Gen Y staff also have a lot to offer.
Africa’s top five most travelled to cities Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2014 The 2014 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index looks at Africa’s top five destination cities.
