How Alan Knott-Craig Jr is providing free Wi-Fi to townships Published by Kate Douglas on 15 December 2014 Alan Knott-Craig, of Project Isizwe, is partnering with governments to provide free public Wi-Fi, at a cost of only $0.09 per GB.
Africa Tech Trends: Mobile operators investing in start-ups Published by Tom Jackson on 15 December 2014 The continent’s mobile operators are investing in the new generation of start-ups.
Meet the Boss: Alex Nyaga, founder, Parapet Cleaning Services Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 December 2014 “I think I am visionary, and I have a passion to do things that will have a greater impact in our society.”
Our five most interesting entrepreneur profiles of 2014 Published by Staff Writer on 12 December 2014 Over the past year How we made it in Africa wrote about numerous entrepreneurs doing interesting things on the continent.
Start-up snapshot: Free mobile TV streaming app for African audiences Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2014 Talking to Pierre van der Hoven, the South African serial entrepreneur behind Tuluntulu.
Meet the Boss: Peng Chen, MD, Easy Taxi Kenya Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 December 2014 “Neither business nor life is ever a straight shot to the goal. You have to be ready to adjust.”
Where in Africa would your dollars buy less? Published by David Mwanambuyu on 11 December 2014 Luanda, the capital of Angola, is the most expensive city in Africa for expatriates.
Start-up snapshot: Breaking down language barriers with translation app Published by Kate Douglas on 11 December 2014 How we made it in Africa poses five questions to the 25-year-old entrepreneur behind Aweza.
South Africa’s ‘all-girl’ brewery wins fans Published by Darren Taylor on 11 December 2014 A group of women in Johannesburg are dismantling masculine notions associated with beer.
What Bitcoin could mean for remittances in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2014 Could Bitcoin help curb Africa’s loss of US$1.8bn annually in remittance fees?
Why Shoprite is teaming up with pizza chain Debonairs in Angola Published by David Mwanambuyu on 10 December 2014 “Angola is a lucrative market where we currently have no presence, and Shoprite has done a phenomenal job there.”
Meet the Boss: Sue Fox, MD for sub-Saharan Africa, Estée Lauder Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 December 2014 “I am pretty good at separating work and home.”
Sweet spot for African private equity is in smaller deals Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2014 As African private equity markets evolve, the ‘sweet spot’ is to be found at the smaller end of the deal size spectrum.
How cleaning company founder made a success of a ‘thankless job’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 December 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Alex Nyaga, founder of Kenya’s Parapet Cleaning Services.
