Young Malian talks about impact investing in francophone Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 15 May 2014 Issam Chleuh sees opportunity for entrepreneurs to be innovators in Africa’s French-speaking countries.
Interview: Dispelling myths about Chad Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 May 2014 How we made it in Africa asks Komi Azomedon, country manager for DHL Express, about doing business in Chad and some of the untapped opportunities.
New report reveals Africa’s fastest growing cities Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2014 Africa has 52 cities with populations of 1m or higher – the same number as for Europe.
Why property developer sees potential in Mozambique’s Beira, Pemba and Nacala Published by Kate Douglas on 14 May 2014 Atterbury’s projects include mixed-use developments in Mozambique and malls in Ghana.
Kenyan startup makes finding a job easier Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 May 2014 Duma Works “does job matching for people”.
Trash into cash: A student makes a business from recycling Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2014 Green’Act aims to change habits by introducing recycling on school campuses.
Advancing Africa’s youth: Ashish Thakkar and others debate formal education Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2014 “I believe that things like mentorship are a lot more important than education because it is more practical.”
Investors warned that East African Community is not a single market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2014 Broll property group sees great opportunity in East Africa’s primary cities.
Proving the attractiveness of listed markets in Africa Published by RisCura on 13 May 2014 Diversification may be achieved by looking to African markets.
Africa needs more Dangotes, says Heineken CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 May 2014 Capitalism is a “blend of national investment and foreign direct investment”.
African banks need to be on the side of our dynamic consumers Published by Alvaro Sobrinho on 12 May 2014 Africa’s growing banking sector must reach out and support young entrepreneurs and SMEs.
How a designer turned her hobby into a niche fashion business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 May 2014 “We are proud that we can make a product here which is entirely made from Kenyan handicraft.”
Forestry not for those seeking a quick buck Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 May 2014 Private equity firm says forestry in Africa is not an easy business.
Western criticism of China in Africa questioned at WEF Published by Kate Douglas on 9 May 2014 “So if China is not a good business partner for Africa, why is it a good business partner for the west?”
