Africa’s gaming industry: Expert shares her thoughts Published by Justin Probyn on 1 September 2015 We ask Pippa Tshabalala to comment on the continent’s gaming potential.
$1,650 per kg? Truffle expert talks about South Africa’s budding industry Published by Kate Douglas on 31 August 2015 Mycologist and truffle farmer Leon Potgieter shares how the valuable mushroom is taking root in Western Cape.
Has Liberia found the way to share its forest plenty with the poor? Published by Max Bankole Jarrett on 31 August 2015 What is often overlooked is that forests too can be a curse not a blessing for countries that are rich in them.
Ngozi Opara: Businesswoman sees opportunity in natural hair movement Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 August 2015 Ngozi Opara is the founder of Heat Free Hair.
Can tractor sharing boost the incomes of small-scale farmers? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2015 An Uber-like service for tractors.
Yale graduate on starting a clinic-to-patient communication service in Uganda Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2015 Kaakpema Yelpaala talks about his web app that allows healthcare professionals to communicate with patients via mobile phones.
Five recruitment myths: Your talent acquisition strategy could be harmed Published by Anja van Beek on 28 August 2015 Many organisations still cling onto ideas about recruiting employees that are outdated.
How mPedigree built a business by combating counterfeit products Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2015 We talk to Bright Simons about mPedigree’s business model, how his service works and where he sees future profits coming from.
Continental reach: The rise of the pan-African bank Published by Alexandra Born and Paul Mathieu on 26 August 2015 Africa-based banks, once largely domestic, are expanding across the continent and now dominate the banking sector in many countries.
How Ma3Route found a way to monetise Nairobi’s traffic jams Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2015 Crowdsourcing traffic information.
Medical records at a touch of an app? Q&A with CenHealth’s founder Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2015 We talk to South African Joel Ugborogho about his new health tech start-up.
Four signs that your small business has finally arrived Published by Steven Cohen on 25 August 2015 Here are a few ways that you’ll know that your company has grown from a shaky fledgling into a successful and sustainable business.
Doing business in Sudan: DAL Group’s innovative approach to growth Published by Heba Hashem on 24 August 2015 Ihab Daoud Abdellatif of DAL Food explains how a focus on innovation and a commitment to social partnerships have helped the company overcome the unique challenges of running a business based in Sudan.
Street murals and property prices: Talking business with renowned artist Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2015 We talk to Ricky Lee Gordon about the business of street murals and the role it plays in property development and gentrification.
