Africa Tech Trends: Another week of farce on African digital migration Published by Tom Jackson on 27 February 2015 Tom Jackson talks about the reality of Africa’s unpreparedness for its migration to digital broadcasting.
Randgold CEO on mining and community development Published by Kate Douglas on 27 February 2015 The mining industry could do a better job at community development in Africa, says Mark Bristow.
Private equity firm wants to propel Tanzanian businesses to greater heights Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 February 2015 Talking investment with CEO of Mkoba Private Equity Fund.
Five steps to assess and mitigate business risks Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2015 African businesses face a vast array of risks and the correct risk management policies need to be identified and in place.
GDP and population data not enough to predict brand success in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2015 Hard retail data, consumer needs and behaviour, combined with macro-economic datasets, are better indicators of opportunity in African markets.
Start-up snapshot: Tanzanian IT entrepreneurs juggling studies and business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 February 2015 “Today we are making enough money to cover the company’s bills and support ourselves as well as pay for our university education.”
Zimbabwe: Africa’s best-kept secret? Published by Anna Rosenberg on 25 February 2015 Anna Rosenberg finds Zimbabwe holds large opportunities for business, despite the country’s dire economic and political crisis.
Study: Weather-based insurance benefits farmers Published by Kim Lewis on 24 February 2015 A new study shows that weather-based insurance will help smallholder farmers to withstand the effects of climate change and market shocks.
Meet the Boss: NJ Ayuk, managing partner, Centurion Law Group Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2015 “To keep going forward we can’t be held back by this self-bigotry of low expectation.”
‘Parlez-vous Anglais?’ Not understanding in Abidjan Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 February 2015 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his experiences from a recent visit to Ivory Coast.
Meet the Boss: L.N. Rathi, managing director, ChemiCotex Industries Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 February 2015 “If you like a job, give it your all. If you don’t, then don’t hang around.”
Thought leadership: Partnership key to infrastructure development Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2015 A solution to solving the infrastructure deficit? A close cooperation between businesses and the government.
What a Tanzanian IT entrepreneur learnt from his previous business failure Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 February 2015 Benedict Tesha, owner of Jamaa Technologies, talks about the factors that led to his previous business’s collapse.
Jannie Mouton’s seven tips for bouncing back from failure Published by Kate Douglas on 20 February 2015 Jannie Mouton talks about how he managed to pick himself up after being fired, and start one of South Africa’s most successful companies.
