Ugandan skin-care brand seeking to steal market share from multinationals Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2016 ‘We are trying to change people’s mindsets by giving them international standards – but produced locally.’
What Kigali’s new inland port could mean for trade in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2016 The first phase of the construction of a US$35m inland container logistics centre is currently underway on a 30-hectare plot of land in Rwanda’s capital city.
Could Nigeria be kicked out of the MSCI Frontier Markets Index? Published by Daniel Salter on 8 April 2016 MSCI have announced they are considering removing Nigeria from the MSCI Frontier Markets Index.
Tech company changing the way aid organisations operate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 April 2016 ‘I have an MBA, but I learnt more in the first two months of running this business than I did in business school,’ says Matt Berg, CEO of Ona.
Meet the Boss: Paul Muhato, MD, Engen Petroleum (Tanzania) Published by Kate Douglas on 7 April 2016 ‘A positive attitude will capitalise the smallest opportunity.’
Shaking up finance and banking in Africa Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 6 April 2016 The lack of access to formal financial services is a major obstacle to the advent of transformative growth on the continent.
Ugandan juice company capitalising on abundance of cheap fruit Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 April 2016 ‘I saw an opportunity to do value addition and make natural fruit juices,’ says Sam Turyatunga, founder of Uhuru Fruit Drinks.
What will South Africa’s second stock exchange do differently and who will it target? Published by Kate Douglas on 5 April 2016 ZAR X plans to offer investors and companies an alternative to the well-entrenched Johannesburg Stock Exchange – which has monopolised the market for years.
From strife to revival, Mogadishu holds hopes and dreams Published by Africa Renewal on 4 April 2016 The Somali capital is in recovery mode despite many challenges.
Zambia: Currency crisis and drought darken prospects Published by Cavan Osborne on 4 April 2016 The Zambian kwacha was one of the weakest currencies on the continent last year.
How Sharon Njavika commercialised her DIY hair-care products Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 April 2016 Going into business was a ‘very haphazard decision’ for Sharon Njavika.
Mother-son duo see untapped retail opportunities in Kenyan satellite towns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 April 2016 ‘Some of these towns are becoming middle and upper class, but the businesses that serve these places are not up to par with the tastes and expectations of the new consumers.’
The VoIP ban in Morocco and its impact on the economy Published by Mounia Bendraoui on 2 April 2016 It all started in the first week of January 2016, when internet users all over the country found issues making calls through free applications such as Skype.
Want to be a ‘champion’ company in Africa? Help the continent diversify Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2016 ‘What is the new political economy of value-add in Africa? I think companies who figure that out will be the real, new champions of the continent.’
