Nairobi Java House CEO shares secrets behind chain’s success Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 September 2014 Java’s CEO Kevin Ashley shares with How we made it in Africa the reasons for the company’s success.
KFC, Subway, Steers: Talking restaurant franchising in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 September 2014 In the last five years a number of international restaurant franchises have opened in East Africa.
Navigating tax uncertainty in Africa Published by Keith Engel on 19 September 2014 How can African governments balance the budget required for physical and social infrastructure with taxation required for economic growth?
Lizzie Wanyoike’s journey from teacher to education entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 September 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Lizzie Wanyoike, CEO of the Nairobi Institute of Business Studies.
People on the move: Austine Odhiambo, Retail Network Manager, Engen Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 September 2014 “I admire US business mogul Donald Trump for his resilience.”
Why entrepreneurs should think small, not big Published by Natalia Martinez on 17 September 2014 Great rewards can come from smaller risks and smaller disruptions.
From Egypt to Zimbabwe: Seeing profits where others see instability Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2014 “Investors should focus on positioning themselves on the right side of policy, as opposed to politics.”
African CEOs are in the mood for partnerships Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 September 2014 Nearly 50% of CEOs plan to pursue a joint venture or a new strategic alliance in the coming year.
How Java became East Africa’s largest coffee chain Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Kevin Ashley to find out how he built Nairobi Java House into the success story it is today.
Why it’s prime time to invest in Egypt now Published by Mohamed Zin El Abidine on 16 September 2014 Business research company Infomineo explains why it decided to set up its second African office in Egypt.
Mark Mobius: The role of technology in accelerating emerging markets’ growth Published by Mark Mobius on 15 September 2014 Technology is linking potential customers to markets at a rate that would have seemed impossible even a decade ago
Meet the Boss: Kevin Ashley, CEO, Nairobi Java House Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 September 2014 “Anyone who has an opportunity to work for a blue chip company where they learn systems, structures and procedures should do it.”
Facebook in Africa: A mobile story Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2014 Facebook has announced that it has reached 100m monthly active users in Africa.
Making sense of Africa’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 September 2014 New study challenges some commonly held perceptions about the size of Africa’s middle class.
