How this businessman built a lucrative dairy company, while keeping a full-time job Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 February 2016 Two decades ago Eric Kimani saw an opportunity in Kenya’s dairy industry.
Visas: Which African countries are most open to visitors from the continent? Published by Justin Probyn on 15 February 2016 Findings from the African Development Bank’s recent report on visa openness between African countries.
Frontier country report: Gabon’s economy slowly diversifying Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 15 February 2016 Despite headwinds from the oil sector, we expect real GDP growth to pick up in 2016 to around 5% of GDP on the back of growth in mining, agro-industry, construction and services.
Tuskys CEO weighs in on Kenya’s retail industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 February 2016 Dan Githua talks competition, partnering with informal traders and the challenge of theft.
Could these giant $40m blimps help miners bypass Africa’s infrastructure woes? Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2016 We look at a new craft that is believed to be eight-times cheaper than using a heavy-lift helicopter to move cargo.
Meet Anda Maqanda: From failure to one of Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 11 February 2016 ‘Reputation is everything in business. Always strive to deliver more than what you have promised.’
Charles Robertson on why there is much to like in Nigeria Published by Charles Robertson on 11 February 2016 We have always maintained that Nigeria’s future does not lie with oil, and are encouraged by the high quality government team that is pushing hard for diversification.
How to sell energy drinks in East Africa… and why Somalia is a big market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 February 2016 Talking business with the distributor of energy drink brand Shark.
Partnering with informal shops: Supermarket chain’s new growth strategy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 February 2016 Kenya’s second-largest retailer Tuskys will start piloting a franchising model “very soon” as part of a strategy to expand its footprint.
Nigerian economic outlook: Headwinds with bright spots Published by Jill Malandrino on 9 February 2016 The National Bureau of Statistics released a report that reviews current economic conditions in Nigeria.
Will fast-growing India be able to replace China’s demand for African commodities? Published by Kate Douglas on 9 February 2016 Expert Dr Anil Gupta shares his insight.
Growth ‘coming at a price’ in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Investec on 8 February 2016 Sub-Saharan African economic growth has been one of the success stories of the last two decades – but it has come at a price
Is this ‘digital classroom in a box’ the future of education in Africa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 A look at BRCK’s new digital learning product.
Meet the Boss: Dan Githua, CEO, Tuskys Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 ‘You shouldn’t wait for 100% certainty because if you wait too long you will find someone else has seized the opportunity.’
