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.
Agriculture entrepreneur taps into urban demand for fresh produce Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 August 2015 Yvette Ondachi gave up her corporate job to venture into farming.
Kenya: Secondary cities building their own tech hubs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 August 2015 Last September technology co-working space LakeHub opened in Kenya’s third largest city Kisumu, while SwahiliBox recently launched at the port city of Mombasa.
SnooCode: A solution to the lack of formal addresses in Ghana and beyond Published by Kate Douglas on 14 August 2015 Sesinam Dagadu has an innovative solution that replaces the need for formal addresses in Africa, and could save lives.
Meet the Boss: Akinwole Omoboriowo II, CEO, Genesis Electricity Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2015 ‘In Africa you need to keep your business model very simple.’
Linking US-based investors with opportunities in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 August 2015 Renew makes it possible for Americans to make small investments in Africa, and gradually build confidence in the continent and the opportunities it offers.