‘Regional expansion is only logical,’ says Britam Group CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 November 2013 CEO Benson Wairegi highlights an effective team as integral to the success of his company.
Lions go digital: Highlights from McKinsey’s report on the internet in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 20 November 2013 Increasing access to the internet has the potential to aid economic growth across the continent.
Meet the Boss: Polycarp Igathe, MD, Vivo Energy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 November 2013 Vivo Energy MD advises entrepreneurs to have focus and move with speed.
Top US private equity players share their thoughts on investment in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 November 2013 Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein highlights sub-Saharan Africa as a region for possible future investment.
The sweet side of Kenafric Industries’ diversified business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 November 2013 From confectionery to footwear and stationery, Kenya’s Kenafric Industries has built a successful brand.
How can African stock exchanges encourage more listings? Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2013 Listing and legal fees, and little chance to earn significant capital deter multinationals from listing on local stock exchanges.
Business opportunities opening up on remote island of St Helena Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 November 2013 St Helena officials hope the development of an international airport will grow the island’s economy.
Spinlet has turned the needs of African music lovers into a business Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2013 Online music platform Spinlet makes African music accessible across the continent.
Meet the Boss: Sanjiv Shah, CEO, RMA Motors Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 November 2013 Kenyan car businessman Sanjiv Shah started out with a fund injection from his father.
How we made it in Africa wins Bronze at top digital publishing awards Published by Staff Writer on 15 November 2013 How we made it in Africa wins Bronze in the Specialist Publisher category of The Bookmarks awards.
Africa should focus on economic diversity Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 November 2013 Professor Lemma Senbet urges African economies not to base growth only on natural resources.
Porsche’s African expansion is ‘a long-term project’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 November 2013 The luxury car maker has plans to expand across sub-Saharan Africa.
Business tempo picking up in Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 November 2013 “These days the economy is opening up. Infrastructure is improving. Mobile phone penetration is growing. If Tanzania continues on this path the country should be in a very good position in the next decade.”
Silicon Valley is the next step for African tech companies, says consultant Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2013 Moving African businesses to Silicon Valley in the US opens opportunities in international markets.
