Mogadishu: East Africa’s newest business destination? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2012 “It is a once in lifetime opportunity to see a country being rebuilt. We have seen it in Rwanda and Sierra Leone. Every time that happens it brings great opportunities.”
Why Africa’s tech entrepreneurs should think about moving to Silicon Valley Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2012 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Mbwana Alliy, founder and managing partner at the Savannah Fund – a fund that invests in African technology startups.
US rejigs strategy for sub-Saharan Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 21 June 2012 The White House last week announced a new US ‘Strategy Towards Sub-Saharan Africa’ that “provides a proactive and forward looking vision grounded in partnership”.
Eight South African entrepreneurs share their secrets to success Published by Claude Harding on 20 June 2012 A selection of South African entrepreneurs reveal how they managed to overcome the challenges of building a successful business.
Pesa Pata: Kenya’s next big innovation? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2012 Kenyans can now access quick loans from their nearest kiosk thanks to a new product called Pesa Pata.
Meet the Boss: Liban Abdi Egal, chairman, First Somali Bank Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2012 Liban Abdi Egal, chairman of First Somali Bank, answers our questions.
Five of South Africa’s most interesting companies Published by Claude Harding on 19 June 2012 How we made it in Africa’s Claude Harding looks at five of South Africa’s more interesting companies.
Opening a bank in Somalia? Not a crazy idea, says businessman Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2012 Years of war has taken Somalia off the map as a business destination. But with calm returning to the country, a group of investors has identified an opportunity for a bank.
African leaders need objective business advisors Published by Claude Harding on 17 June 2012 It is the responsibility of Africa’s business professionals in advisory positions in the public and private sectors to advise leaders and influential decision-makers objectively, in order for them to make sustainable judgements that will benefit both society and the economy in the long-term.
World’s first Twitter activated vending machine launched in South Africa Published by Claude Harding on 15 June 2012 South Africa’s Bos Ice Tea has launched what it claims to be the world’s first Twitter activated vending machine.
South African business schools placing well in global rankings Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2012 While the majority of the world’s best business schools are located in Europe and the US, a number of African institutions are proving that they also have what it takes.
Africa’s ballooning cities – an opportunity for agriculture Published by Femi Adewunmi on 15 June 2012 Africa’s fast growing cities present a major opportunity for the continent’s agricultural sector, says Amine Tazi-Riffi, a senior partner at McKinsey & Company.
Africa the last frontier for aviation industry, says easyJet founder Published by Femi Adewunmi on 14 June 2012 “Past experience shows by halving fares, a successful low-cost carrier can encourage those people, who have never previously travelled by air, to fly.”
SA’s competitive advantage diminishing as the continent develops Published by Hugo Scott-Gall on 13 June 2012 An in-depth interview with Standard Bank’s Sim Tshabalala.