How cash-strapped startups can attract good employees Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 June 2014 Attracting and retaining skilled staff is a particular challenge for startups and SMEs.
Olusegun Obasanjo: In Nigeria, agriculture is the new oil Published by Olusegun Obasanjo on 10 June 2014 When Nigeria announced recently that it had become Africa’s biggest economy, you could be forgiven for thinking that oil was the only reason.
Three of Kenya’s top business leaders share their tips for success Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2014 Business advice from Joanne Mwangi, Lee Karuri and Mugo Kibati.
Ranked: African cities with the top potential for inclusive growth Published by Kate Douglas on 9 June 2014 The 2014 MasterCard African Cities Growth Index ranks 74 cities in terms of their potential for inclusive growth.
Unpacking the aspirations of Ghana’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2014 Insight into the spending patterns of middle class Ghanaians.
Billionaire at 34? Forget short-term approach to becoming rich, says Mugo Kibati Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 June 2014 “If your goal is to acquire wealth then in your list of strategies… anything goes. If you steal it, if you acquire it corruptly, it doesn’t matter.”
Understanding the role of Africa’s immigrant entrepreneurs Published by Bruce Whitehouse on 9 June 2014 Being “distinct” is at once the greatest strength and the greatest vulnerability for Africa’s immigrant entrepreneurs.
Are Kenyan companies ignoring government work at their peril? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 June 2014 ‘At the end of the day there is more money to be made in doing business with the government.”
Nigerian shoemaker on finding her passion Published by Kate Douglas on 6 June 2014 Elizabeth Ojelua’s handmade shoes and bags are gaining a following in Nigeria.
Mobile telecoms in Africa: Five things you should know Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 June 2014 By the end of the decade there will be 930m mobile subscriptions in Africa.
Côte d’Ivoire focusing on small business to diversify the economy Published by Marc-Andre Boisvert on 6 June 2014 “SMEs are crucial to fight against unemployment and poverty.”
Kenya’s modern shopping mall boom reaches secondary towns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 June 2014 Buffalo Mall will be the first mall in the town of Naivasha.
What is the best way to cluster Africa? Published by Martin Tronquit on 5 June 2014 Economics now define how African countries are grouped together.
Meet the Boss: Andrew Youn, founder, One Acre Fund Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2014 Non-profit fund boss advocates using the principles of business to advance a meaningful cause.
