Business fades at Nigeria’s traditional dye pits Published by Chris Stein on 11 November 2014 For at least five centuries, people in the northern Nigerian city of Kano have dyed cloth in open-air pits and sold it across the region.
How Muthoni Ndonga started Nairobi’s Blankets & Wine event Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 November 2014 Blankets & Wine is one of the most popular events among Nairobi residents.
Unpacking credit card usage in Africa Published by Eran Feinstein on 11 November 2014 Credit card usage in Africa trails other continents significantly.
‘Tough times don’t last, tough people do,’ says fashion designer Sally Karago Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 November 2014 How Kenya’s Sally Karago built her fashion business.
Boosting the smartphone in Africa: Strategies by industry players Published by Kate Douglas on 10 November 2014 Research firm Informa Telecoms & Media predicts that by 2018 smartphone connections on the continent will rise from 79m in 2012 to 412m.
Bringing MAC cosmetics to Kenya a dream come true for local entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 November 2014 After trying for many years to launch the MAC brand in Kenya, Joyce Gikunda has finally reached her goal.
Retail in Nigeria – a lucrative business for those who get it right Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 10 November 2014 A new generation of Nigerian consumers is drawing retailers from all over the world.
Africa needs to fully leverage its oil and gas resources Published by David Pilling on 9 November 2014 Much of Africa’s recent economic growth has been a direct result of the positive momentum achieved in oil and gas production.
The coffee shop that keeps Silicon Savannah caffeinated Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 November 2014 Pete’s Coffee keeps Nairobi’s technology entrepreneurs caffeinated as they work on building their start-ups.
What it means to be middle class in the Republic of the Congo Published by Jennifer Lazuta on 7 November 2014 Republic of Congo: everyone is poor in this small oil-producing country, the middle class just less so.
Five ways to do better business with Africa’s small-scale farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 November 2014 How Germany’s Bayer CropScience is courting small-scale farmers in Africa.
Q&A: The ‘supamama’ who saw the potential in Kenya’s mother and baby industry Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 6 November 2014 Harnet Bokrezion talks to Christine Khasinah-Odero, the entrepreneur behind Kenya’s Supamamas.
How to become an African success story: Six tips from Zambeef’s boss Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2014 ‘There was no empire in the beginning I can assure you of that,’ said Francis Grogan, co-founder and CEO of Zambeef.
British shoe maker Clarks eyeing African opportunities Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2014 British high street footwear brand Clarks is set to double the number of stores it has in Africa.
