Thika Greens: Selling the concept of golf estate living to Kenyans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 January 2013 The Thika Greens project is transforming 1,706 acre farmland into Kenya’s first golf estate that will have 4,000 housing units.
Interview: The business of developing solar energy projects in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Stephen Mullennix, senior vice president of US-based renewable energy firm SolarReserve.
Mike Macharia – the Kenyan businessman with pan-African ambitions Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 January 2013 Kenyan entrepreneur Mike Macharia was only 25 when he ventured into business, establishing Seven Seas Technologies, one of East Africa’s leading tech companies.
Strategies Nigerian companies use to attract and retain top employees Published by Kate Douglas on 10 January 2013 Africa’s skills shortage means that companies have to increasingly up their game in attracting and retaining top employees.
What to expect from Kenya’s economy in 2013 Published by Wolfgang Fengler on 10 January 2013 The dawn of a new year is a good time to reflect on the past year and look ahead.
Publisher’s note: How we made it in Africa 2012 overview; plans for the new year Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 January 2013 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz looks back at 2013, and discusses plans for the new year.
Meet the Boss: Mike Macharia, Group CEO, Seven Seas Technologies Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 January 2013 “Business is about people and my biggest challenge is about developing and retaining the right kind of talent.”
How a group of women in Burkina Faso started their own microcredit system Published by Olivier Nyirubugara on 9 January 2013 Olivier Nyirubugara investigates how a self-initiated microcredit system is boosting women’s business opportunities.
Tax incentives in South Africa aim to encourage investment in innovation Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2013 Tax benefits for investment in research and development could help boost South Africa’s economy.
How to win in Africa: 5 lessons from successful companies Published by Bain Insights on 8 January 2013 Bain & Company looks at five effective approaches for companies to navigate Africa’s thorny business landscape.
More to Mauritius than cocktails and turquoise waters Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 January 2013 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his thoughts on Mauritius.
Global competition preparing women entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level Published by Promotional Feature on 8 January 2013 The Women in Business Challenge – the business plan competition seeking women entrepreneurs presenting businesses with the potential for high growth and impact – returns in its fourth edition.
Will we be seeing slower growth in remittances to Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2013 The last decade saw a strong growth in remittances into sub-Saharan Africa. Remittances are estimated to reach close to US$30 billion in 2015.
Tinsel actress Lizz Njagah talks about Kenya’s film and TV industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2013 “Right now, the industry needs people who are brave enough to make films, not for short term gain, but with long term thinking.”
