International retailers eyeing East Africa should not underestimate local players Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2015 Local players will give international retailers a “run for their money”, notes Broll CEO.
Start-up snapshot: Weddings can be costly… or an income source Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Rezene Gebresilassie, founder of wedding services company Mushira Entertainment.
Ghana: Ensuring business success through skills development Published by Paul Malherbe on 28 April 2015 The importance of having a capable and motivated workforce cannot be overstated.
Big business potential in East Africa’s smaller cities and towns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 April 2015 Unpacking the potential in cities and towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret and Kahama.
Meet the Boss: Nadine Tinen Tchangoum, country director, PwC Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 24 April 2015 “Always do what you say.”
Africa Tech Trends: The growing power of mapping Published by Tom Jackson on 24 April 2015 Tom Jackson looks at the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Meet the Boss: Farouk Jivani, CEO, Despec Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 April 2015 “When you are angry and you write an email, don’t press ‘send’ until you’ve read it again the next day.”
FMCG success in Cameroon: Business leaders share their tips Published by Kate Douglas on 23 April 2015 How we made it in Africa asks business leaders to share their tips and strategies for FMCG success in Cameroon.
South Africa’s energy crisis sparks interest in solar power Published by Darren Taylor on 23 April 2015 Interest in solar power solutions are rising as the country suffers under its unprecedented power generation crisis.
East Africa’s largest shopping mall to have strong international flavour Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 April 2015 In October, Kenya-based investment company Centum will open the largest shopping mall in East Africa.
Start-up snapshot: Storage solutions for small living spaces Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 April 2015 K-Home Design produces fabric-based shoe racks and document organisers.
Consumer demand will drive the next wave of African private equity investments Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2015 KPMG’s Dapo Okubadejo argues US private equity houses are more bullish than European counterparts.
Disney film sparks new interest in chess in Uganda Published by Lizabeth Paulat on 21 April 2015 The film production of The Queen of Katwe, about a young chess prodigy, has sparked new popularity for the game.
Life coaching is big business, says Zimbabwean entrepreneur Published by Karimi Kiambi on 21 April 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to life coach and motivational speaker Godfrey Madanhire.
