Three things you should understand about African stock markets Published by Kate Douglas on 16 July 2014 What investors should know about using Africa’s stock markets to tap into its growth story.
African tech investor wants to back rule-breaking, unconventional thinkers Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2014 Mbwana Alliy identifies the traits and qualities he looks for in an entrepreneur.
Profiting from poverty: Do some companies benefit from twisted images of Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2014 Dayo Olopade says some for-profit companies leverage the existence of poverty as a clever marketing tactic.
Nigeria’s GDP: Bigger but slower Published by Yvonne Mhango on 15 July 2014 Renaissance Capital’s Yvonne Mhango looks at Nigeria’s growth prospects.
Meet the BRCK – rugged internet for Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 An innovative new product aims to improve internet access in emerging markets.
Entrepreneur trades corporate world for coffee shop business in Rwanda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to the founder of Brioche, an upmarket bakery and coffee business.
Catalysing a new generation of ‘agri-preneurs’ in Africa Published by Julia Brethenoux on 14 July 2014 As Africa’s emerging markets grow, domestic demand for ready-to-consume food products is quickly on the rise.
Thoughts on tribalism and cultural prejudice in the African workplace Published by Kate Douglas on 11 July 2014 Four multinationals share their experiences of employee tribalism or cultural prejudice in Africa.
Like wine, business people get better with age, says award-winning entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2014 “Success does not come in one day,” says top Kenyan entrepreneur Jennifer Riria.
How African companies can get the most out of Generation Y employees Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 July 2014 They might be impatient and less loyal, but Gen Y staff also have a lot to offer.
Private banks must change tack as wealth shifts to emerging markets Published by Michael Benz on 10 July 2014 “If you want to bank the owner, bank the business.”
Africa’s top five most travelled to cities Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2014 The 2014 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index looks at Africa’s top five destination cities.
Mark Mobius: How big are emerging markets? Published by Mark Mobius on 9 July 2014 Statistical studies of gross domestic product in emerging markets have been in the news recently.
Meet the Boss: Jennifer Riria, CEO, Kenya Women Holding Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 July 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Jennifer Riria, the 2014 Kenyan country winner of the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year award.