Why does it still take so long to drive across Africa? Published by Tunde Kehinde on 1 November 2016 Google Maps very optimistically estimates that it would take 75 hours to drive non-stop from Lagos to Nairobi.
How calling your mother can help you get a micro-loan in Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2016 Micro-loan provider, Tala, uses smartphone data to determine credit scores.
Adapt to rapid internet growth or risk irrelevance Published by Rafiq Raji on 1 November 2016 Dynamic policy, faster internet and building trust important for both government and business.
Rethinking capitalism in Africa Published by Wildu du Plessis on 1 November 2016 Despite its challenges, Africa is the last capitalist frontier.
What it’s like to be a small business in Nigeria Published by Gbenga Onalaja on 31 October 2016 Kehinde Oyeleke, CEO of SME funding firm Seedvest, on operating in a recession and what small loans mean to a business.
RwandAir: Punching above its weight? Published by Michael Otieno on 31 October 2016 Recent decisions to add routes and aircraft have garnered criticism.
How to bring out the best in your company’s leaders Published by Quinton Douman on 31 October 2016 Three connections that will help them to be successful in the role.
South Africa’s growth outlook set to improve – Old Mutual Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2016 The effects of load shedding, high food prices, and drought will start to wear off.
Using Kenya’s gold medal reputation to build a running shoe brand Published by Justin Probyn on 28 October 2016 A big part of Enda Athletics’ mission is to show the world that Kenya can produce internationally competitive products.
Private equity investor on what he learned from his South Africa-Ethiopia motorbike ride Published by Gerhard Visagie on 28 October 2016 Investment prospects across the continent.
The Nairobi co-working space tempting start-ups away from coffee shops Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 October 2016 Setting up a successful co-working space is less straightforward than it seems.
Why Zambia’s top food business attracted investment from UK’s CDC Published by Kate Douglas on 27 October 2016 Zambeef is a leading farm-to-shop supplier of meat, dairy, eggs, edible oils and flour. It operates the in-store butcheries for Shoprite, one of Africa’s top supermarket chains.
The many opportunities Angolan entrepreneurs have and the help they need to seize them Published by Justin Probyn on 27 October 2016 Ahead of Global Entrepreneurship Week Angola, an interview with the event’s organiser, Jose Carlos Santos.
The father of M-Pesa on being innovative in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 October 2016 Listening to customers – and the data gathered from them – is key.
