How Jennifer Barassa built one of Africa’s top advertising agencies Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2013 Jennifer Barassa, founder of Top Image, explains to Dinfin Mulupi how she started one of Kenya’s most successful advertising agencies.
Three requirements for business success: luck, tenacity and sailing close to the wind Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to serial entrepreneur Tim Matthis.
Eight Ghanaian entrepreneurs share their business advice Published by Kate Douglas on 6 August 2013 Over the past year, How we made it in Africa has interviewed a number of entrepreneurs who are operating startups and businesses in Ghana.
How Nomanini wants to replace airtime scratch cards Published by Kate Douglas on 5 August 2013 Nomanini is a South African based startup that has developed a prepaid airtime vending platform specifically for the African context.
Agroforestry offers potential for greater food security in Africa Published by Kate Langford on 5 August 2013 Integrating trees with agriculture, crops and livestock, is significantly increasing livelihoods, food security and environmental stability.
A Maasai warrior’s approach to business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2013 Nelson Ole Reiyia runs a safari camp targeting foreign tourists.
Kenyan company manufacturing modern products using traditional fabric Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2013 Shuka Duka, a successful Kenyan company, makes everyday accessories from the Maasai shuka fabric.
Q&A: Unpacking Somaliland’s business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2013 The Somaliland Development Corporation looks to bridge international investors and local community interests in Somaliland.
Why a Caribbean bank decided to invest in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2013 Companies located in the Caribbean are not known to be major investors in Africa.
What companies need to know about doing business in Sudan Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2013 Sudan may not be a country that many foreign investors are rushing into, but with its geographic positioning for trade, and opportunities in agriculture and mining, the economy does hold potential for those willing to take on a challenge.
Property entrepreneur shares his five tips for business success Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 July 2013 After decades doing business, and seeing his share of failures, property entrepreneur Pete Muraya, has learnt how to achieve success.
Burundi promoting its business opportunities to South African SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2013 Burundi is looking to position itself as a business and trade hub.
Africa’s complex medicine market highlights need for firms to do their homework Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 30 July 2013 Pharmaceutical firms have a real opportunity in Africa as long as they take time to understand markets.
Meet the Boss: Saidi Juma, Mayor of Bujumbura, Burundi Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2013 “In the job of being a mayor, there are many challenges, which can make us work through the night.”