How Lois Gicheru is moving Kenya towards green energy Published by Kate Douglas on 14 September 2012 “Passion is the main trait an entrepreneur should have because when the chips are down it is the only trait that will fuel your hope.”
Interview: The man behind Africa’s answer to the iPad and iPhone Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Vérone Mankou, the 26 year old entrepreneur behind the African designed Way-C tablet.
Entrepreneur aims to preserve African languages and culture with black dolls Published by Kate Douglas on 13 September 2012 “Rooti dolls were not made just to offer children comfort and fun – it was more as a response to the rapid demise of African ethnic languages.”
Ten African cities to watch Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2012 With accelerating urbanisation and a fast-growing middle class, many sub-Saharan cities offer enormous investment potential.
From Juba to Nairobi – how companies are making money on the new frontier Published by Peter Guest on 12 September 2012 “As in all emergent markets, first movers stand to win – and win big,” says Peter Guest, journalist and author of Africa’s Century: Making Money On The New Frontier.
Can smallholder farmers transform Africa’s agricultural output? Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 September 2012 Mohit Arora, head of agriculture at Standard Bank Africa, believes small-scale farmers can play a central role in transforming Africa’s agricultural output.
Samsung developing products specifically for Africa’s needs Published by Kate Douglas on 11 September 2012 “Just like any consumer around the world, the African consumer wants products that speak to their needs.”
Don’t mention the “C” word Published by Roddy McKean on 11 September 2012 Roddy McKean, head of the Africa practice at Webber Wentzel, discusses how international investors are developing effective strategies for dealing with corruption issues in Africa.
How to reach 200 million people by bicycle Published by Funmi Akinluyi on 10 September 2012 If you are an investor that believes in the rise of African mass consumption, the food industry is probably one of the best ways to capture the long term opportunity.
Interview: The business of flowers in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 September 2012 Jane Ngige, chief executive of the Kenya Flower Council, speaks about the potential, challenges and future prospects of floriculture.
Travelling in Africa is getting “easier” Published by Loraine Stander on 9 September 2012 It is getting easier to travel in Africa. So said Johan Badenhorst, South African filmmaker and adventurer, recently.
Five trends driving Nigeria’s investment allure Published by Kate Douglas on 8 September 2012 In a recent report by Standard Bank, analysts Simon Freemantle and Jeremy Stevens outlined five trends powering Nigeria’s appeal to investors.
Company targets Kenyans ‘aspiring to drink wine, eat cheese and smoke cigars’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 September 2012 Delia Stirling and her husband Andy run one of Kenya’s leading cheese producing companies, Brown’s Cheese.
Ranked: Africa’s most competitive economies Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2012 The World Economic Forum (WEF) yesterday published its Global Competitiveness Report 2012-2013, which ranks economies in terms of national competitiveness.