Start-up snapshot: Manufacturing electrical hardware in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 April 2015 “The biggest risk is Chinese manufacturers.”
Africa Tech Trends: Is Apple building a bigger physical presence on the continent? Published by Tom Jackson on 9 April 2015 Tom Jackson looks at the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Pizza vs injera: Selling Italian food in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2015 Selling pizza in a country where traditional foods are very popular is no easy task.
Bust or boom? Oil prices and Africa Published by Dianna Games on 7 April 2015 The massive drop in petroleum prices may be a blessing in disguise for many African countries.
Meet the Boss: Dr Mohammed Nuri, CEO, Medtech Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 April 2015 “When I am out of the office I forget about stuff. I have another life.”
Ethiopia: Ambitions to become a global force in leather production Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 April 2015 Ethiopia’s leather industry is increasingly attracting investment.
Lessons from launching a frozen yogurt store in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 April 2015 Yogurt-Inn is the first frozen yogurt store in Ethiopia.
Widespread adoption of open skies policies still key to Africa’s economic growth Published by James Geldenhuys on 2 April 2015 While Africa is home to 12% of the world’s population, it still accounts for less than 1% of the global air service market.
Nigeria's elections: Positive outcome for Africa's biggest economy Published by Barry7000 on 1 April 2015 Joseph Rohm, portfolio manager at Investec Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the recent Nigerian elections.
Meet the Boss: Anirban Deb, country head, Olam Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2015 “Success does not make you Superman. Failure does not make you a loser.”
Avoid making foolish business mistakes Published by Staff Writer on 1 April 2015 Many start-ups do not survive due to the business owner making mistakes during the first few fragile years of operation.
Meet the Swedish entrepreneur who saw the potential for cosmetics in Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 March 2015 “One advantage I have now is being three years ahead of everyone else.”
Douala – looking beyond first impressions Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2015 How we made it in Africa‘s Kate Douglas talks about her first impression of Douala. And how wrong it was.
What a Buhari win means for Nigeria’s economy Published by Yvonne Mhango on 31 March 2015 We think a Buhari win implies reformist policies, including austere fiscal policy and a clampdown on graft.