Maintaining focus has led to success for a Kenyan telecoms firm Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 September 2013 How Kenyan entrepreneur Dennis Makori has grown a $50m telecommunications business.
Private sector eyeing opportunities in Africa’s healthcare industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 September 2013 The healthcare sector offers opportunities for investment across Africa.
Trend towards shopping malls continues to grow in Ghana Published by Anthony Sedzro on 10 September 2013 Shopping malls are becoming a more common sight in many of Ghana’s cities.
‘You can’t grow a company if you become a bottleneck,’ says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 September 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Kenyan entrepreneur about tourism in the country.
Fastjet CEO Ed Winter shares his plans for low-cost air travel in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 September 2013 Fastjet is determined to lower the cost of flying in Africa.
Africa needs to increase its productivity to feed itself, says agribusiness boss Published by Kate Douglas on 9 September 2013 Africa has the resources to become the “food basket of the future”.
A Kenyan TV producer shares her thoughts on the business of showbiz Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2013 A Kenyan TV producer shares how she started out on her own.
Jumia bets on Kenyan e-commerce market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 September 2013 How we made it in Africa interviews online shopping platform boss.
Creating wealth: A Ghanaian businessman shares his seven principles of success Published by Anthony Sedzro on 6 September 2013 Ghanaian businessman Michael Agyekum Addo gives advice on creating wealth.
Meet the Boss: Kura Chihota, CEO, Ascendant Property Fund Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2013 “Do what you can with what you have, where you are.”
Niger and DRC: Frustrating environments with untapped retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 5 September 2013 Retail growth opportunities in some African countries are restricted by regulatory and political situations.
How a Kenyan furniture maker captured the high-end market with a unique idea Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2013 “It would be much easier to be employed, get paid at the end of the month and go home. But then you don’t have much freedom.”
Eight years on: Post-war optimism in Liberia Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2013 “Despite Liberia’s improvements, business people should not lose sight of the fact that the country is still in a recovery phase.”
Dream big: Have a global vision from the start, says manufacturing boss Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2013 “I believe entrepreneurs are the drummers of any society and determine the rhythm of a country’s economy.”
