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Africa will not change overnight, but now is the time to invest, says restaurant entrepreneur

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2013

“Next year we want to be in ten locations. It is achievable. I am optimistic about the market,” says Morne Deetlefs, the owner of Big Square in Kenya.

Diversifying trade could help Africa industrialise, says UN

Published by Kate Douglas on 8 July 2013

Diversifying exports and increasing intra-Africa trade could help with the continent’s industrialisation.

Rupu CEO explains how they built a successful e-commerce business in Kenya

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 July 2013

Ben Maina sits at the helm of a business that has been described as the Groupon of Kenya.

Top entrepreneur gives six secrets to business success

Published by Kate Douglas on 4 July 2013

Jacky Goliath, co-founder of De Fynne Nursery in South Africa, shares some valuable business lessons.

Three new trends that will impact Nigeria over the coming months

Published by Anna Rosenberg on 4 July 2013

Technological and political developments are forcing companies to adjust strategies for long-term growth.

‘Use the resources of Mauritius to cater for the international market,’ says DHL manager

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2013

When Rahman Bholah left Mauritius in 1982 to pursue a career as a chartered accountant in the UK, he didn’t plan on ever permanently returning to the island.

Entrepreneur Ashish J. Thakkar calls Donald Trump’s comments on Africa ‘ignorant’

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 July 2013

One of Africa’s most successful entrepreneurs has locked horns on Twitter with American businessman Donald Trump.

Looking for investors? Prove there is a market for your product, says Ahonya founder

Published by Kate Douglas on 2 July 2013

“You have to do something extraordinary in the beginning before someone will notice you.”

Obama says Africa is rising, but youth will determine the continent’s future

Published by Kate Douglas on 1 July 2013

“If prosperity is broadly shared here in Africa, that middle class will be an enormous market for our goods,” said US president Obama.

Room for trade growth between Africa’s two economic powerhouses

Published by Kate Douglas on 28 June 2013

According to research by Standard Bank, there is substantial room for growth in trade between South Africa and Nigeria.

US companies remain significant players on the African continent

Published by Charlie Pistorius on 28 June 2013

“US firms in Africa remain steadfast and are still the benchmark in many (if not most) sectors.”

Rwanda – a tiny country that has made great progress

Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2013

Rwanda has made great strides since the dark days of its 1994 genocide.

Investors continue to see opportunities in Africa’s food industry

Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2013

It seems like business people continue to see food production as a lucrative opportunity in Africa.

Meet the Boss: Rebecca Enonchong, CEO, AppsTech

Published by Kate Douglas on 26 June 2013

“Success is not linear; you will experience ups and downs. Humility helps keep it all in perspective.”

Feature Articles

Africa will not change overnight, but now is the time to invest, says restaurant entrepreneur

Diversifying trade could help Africa industrialise, says UN

Rupu CEO explains how they built a successful e-commerce business in Kenya

Top entrepreneur gives six secrets to business success

Three new trends that will impact Nigeria over the coming months

‘Use the resources of Mauritius to cater for the international market,’ says DHL manager

Entrepreneur Ashish J. Thakkar calls Donald Trump’s comments on Africa ‘ignorant’

Looking for investors? Prove there is a market for your product, says Ahonya founder

Obama says Africa is rising, but youth will determine the continent’s future

Room for trade growth between Africa’s two economic powerhouses

US companies remain significant players on the African continent

Rwanda – a tiny country that has made great progress

Investors continue to see opportunities in Africa’s food industry

Meet the Boss: Rebecca Enonchong, CEO, AppsTech

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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