Economic development: Kola Karim says African countries should be more ‘selfish’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2016 Businessman believes countries should concentrate on developing their own economies before worrying about greater regional integration.
Meet the Boss: Hassan Bashir, CEO, Takaful Africa Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016 Hassan Bashir had to overcome numerous challenges to get where he is today.
Mining: Slower, lower, weaker… but not defeated Published by PwC on 10 June 2016 2015 was a race to the bottom.
To transform Africa’s economies, African companies matter too Published by Zainab Usman on 10 June 2016 The dynamism of domestic businesses are too often overlooked by researchers and analysts.
Business of fashion: Kenyan designer sees growing appetite for local brands Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016 There has been a shift in attitudes, with more Kenyan consumers embracing locally designed clothing brands.
Serial entrepreneur Simeon Ononobi is going global with a new way to advertise Published by Justin Probyn on 10 June 2016 ‘The more I travel, the more I try to relate to the communities and the places I go to, to see if I can solve a global problem rather than a local one.’
Agility seizing opportunities in Africa’s underserved consumer goods industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016 Few countries have the storage and distribution facilities needed to support the growth of FMCG businesses, says Geoffrey White, CEO for Africa at Agility.
The unique accounting challenges facing the power sector Published by Tara Smith on 9 June 2016 Potential IPPs incur significant upfront costs in relation to company structures and incorporation, administration, professional advice and feasibility studies.
Kenyan sees gap for kids furniture, but running a factory not for faint-hearted Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 June 2016 Wanjiru Waweru came up with the idea of starting a company dedicated to making kids furniture when she was pregnant with her first child.
How this health worker transitioned into a media entrepreneur Published by Jabulile Sopete on 8 June 2016 ‘I had no know-how in publishing, so my biggest challenge was figuring out how to start a magazine and the business of running one.’
Sky is the limit for roofing entrepreneur Irene Wanjiku Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 June 2016 ‘I am happy living with the consequences of too much rather than too little.’
East Africa head of General Motors says, ‘Call me Rita’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 June 2016 How Rita Kavashe climbed the corporate ladder – right to the top.
Kigali to Kuala Lumpur: What will it take for Africa to follow South-East Asia’s development path? Published by Jennifer Blanke on 6 June 2016 Reflecting on what African countries can take away from the growth experience of South-East Asia.
Airlines pull out of Nigeria as its economy tanks Published by Chris Stein on 6 June 2016 United Airlines flies daily between to Lagos – Nigeria’s largest city – and the US city of Houston, Texas. But not for much longer.
