How and where to access Africa’s growth Published by Rory Ord on 9 February 2015 How can investors access Africa’s growth efficiently and effectively?
The power of local celebrity endorsements in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 6 February 2015 One way companies can create an affinity with African consumers is by working with a local celebrities to endorse their brand.
Entrepreneurs to think differently about new year resolutions Published by Staff Writer on 6 February 2015 “While many people have made various resolutions for 2015, yours, as an entrepreneur, may be a little different to others.”
Meet the Boss: Erfaan Mojgani, country manager, Kaymu Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 February 2015 “I love saying that I am growing an e-commerce company in Tanzania. It’s crazy, it’s tough and its fun.”
Targeting the African consumer: Why size often matters Published by Kate Douglas on 5 February 2015 According to Michael Wood, founder of Aperio, a common mistake made by consumer-facing companies in Africa is getting their product sizes wrong.
How Philips is adapting its global strategy to better address the African market Published by Kate Douglas on 4 February 2015 Philips has adopted a number of strategies to make its global portfolio more relevant for African economies.
Company providing loans in the form of a new motorcycle Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 February 2015 Tugende offers an affordable lease-to-own model to help motorcycle taxi drivers in Uganda own their own motorcycles.
Meet the Boss: Andrew Waititu, MD, SAP East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 February 2015 “One thing that takes people aback is when they figure out I’m also a DJ.”
How Uganda is turning waste into power Published by Sophie Mbugua on 3 February 2015 Across East Africa, increases in processing of agricultural products is being accompanied by an increase in organic waste.
Start-up snapshot: App to help South Africans improve their school grades Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2015 A new South African tech start-up, Learning Lab Apps, aims to make learning easier by building web and mobile educational applications.
Oil or fish? Why Ghana should balance oil production and fishing activities Published by Stephen Yeboah and Martha Amoako on 3 February 2015 Small-scale fishermen who live on Ghana’s western coast struggle to sustain their livelihoods with offshore oil exploration activities expanding.
How Philips is using mobile phones to combat counterfeits in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 2 February 2015 JJ van Dongen, senior vice president for Philips Africa, shares the company’s strategy for combating counterfeit products in Africa.
Africa Tech Trends: Cash flowing in for start-ups; Uber’s Kenyan safari Published by Tom Jackson on 2 February 2015 This year could see more VC funding arriving at Africa’s shores.
Why technology is key to Africa’s future Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 2 February 2015 Technology has been key to many of Africa’s most exciting developments in recent years.
