Eight insightful business tips from celebrated entrepreneur Bright Simons Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2015 ‘I think innovation is very much the ability to ask those questions that nobody thinks are important.’
Talking start-ups and entrepreneurship with GrowthAfrica CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 August 2015 ‘Entrepreneurship has become more of a viable option for a lot of people.’
Why this South African is bringing the Sowetan princess ‘Barbie’ to the market Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2015 Maite Makgoba shares her plans to challenge the Barbie brand with the Momppy Mpoppy doll.
Start-up snapshot: South African platform aims to disrupt the legal industry Published by Justin Probyn on 20 August 2015 LexNove allows users to find legal representation from a panel of hand-picked lawyers’ proposals.
No, Nigeria is not the world’s biggest champagne consumer after France Published by Mina Demian on 19 August 2015 Do Nigerians pop nearly as much bubbly as the French themselves? What started out as a forecast on new champagne consumption has taken on a life of its own.
How Kenya’s James Mworia rose from intern to CEO in seven years Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 August 2015 Business and career advice from James Mworia.
New ways to achieve customer satisfaction Published by Staff Writer on 19 August 2015 How does one ensure that your customers have an exceptional experience when dealing with your company?
Why the fossil fuel subsidies pump should be switched off Published by Max Bankole Jarrett on 19 August 2015 The swift end of fuel subsidies and redirection of the funds currently wasted on them will help to avert climate catastrophe and charge up the low carbon economy.
Start-up snapshot: Making vehicle insurance quick and simple in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 18 August 2015 Online platform, AutoGenius, allows users to search for vehicle insurance quotes from a multitude different insurers.
Geniuses only: Elite training for Africa’s brightest tech talent Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 August 2015 Andela claims to have a 1% acceptance rate.
Why Investec is backing wiGroup and its mobile transaction solutions Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2015 We talk to William Alexander to learn more about the potential Investec Asset Management sees in South Africa’s wiGroup.
Feeding West Africa: An agenda for regional trade Published by Jean-Christophe Maur on 17 August 2015 Now is the time to act and embrace regional trade for what it is – the opportunity to feed populations, reduce poverty, generate jobs and promote shared prosperity.
Nigeria: Tomato paste could prove a tasty investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2015 The domestic production of tomato paste in Nigeria could potentially be an attractive opportunity, according to a recent briefing note by Ecobank.
Into Africa: The continent’s ‘cities of oppportunity’ Published by Paul Cleal on 14 August 2015 The forces driving the growth of some key African cities.