Kenya’s Safaricom projects bigger M-Pesa role in revenue Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 May 2012 Mobile money transfer service M-Pesa has emerged as one of Kenyan operator Safaricom’s key income generating businesses as per the 2011 financial results the company announced on Thursday.
CEOs share their thoughts on Africa’s investment hot spots Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2012 Which sectors and countries will offer the most profitable opportunities over the coming decade?
Does the ability to do mobile money transfers equal financial inclusion? Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2012 Africa’s mobile money industry has seen a flurry of activity since the launch of Kenya’s M-Pesa platform in 2007.
‘Gateway into Africa’ a dated concept, says KPMG Published by Claude Harding on 10 May 2012 The idea of a ‘gateway’ into Africa has become a dated concept. Entry into African markets now mainly depends on the nature of the investment, says Yunus Suleman, chairman of KPMG Africa.
Why a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work in Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 9 May 2012 Large income disparities and diverse attitudes exist among African consumers, leading to very different spending and media consumption habits.
Meet the Boss: Jason Njoku, CEO, Iroko Partners (Nigeria) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 May 2012 Jason Njoku, CEO of the largest online distributor of Nigerian movies and music, answers our questions.
South African food company could buy 80% stake in Nigeria’s Dangote Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 9 May 2012 South Africa’s foremost food producer Tiger Brands, on Monday, said that it is in talks with Dangote Industries over the Nigerian conglomerate’s stake in its flour milling unit.
East Africa’s Asian kings of cash Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 May 2012 Across east Africa, Asian entrepreneurs stand out for their success and longevity. Dinfin Mulupi looks at five outstanding businesses with Asian roots.
Meet the Boss: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, MD, soleRebels (Ethiopia) Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 May 2012 Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, managing director of Ethiopian footwear company soleRebels, answers our questions.
African companies investing more in their own continent Published by Claude Harding on 7 May 2012 While many foreign firms are eyeing opportunities in Africa, African companies themselves are increasingly investing into other countries on the continent.
Why business is the most effective path to Africa’s development Published by Zahid Torres-Rahman on 4 May 2012 It’s not about social projects but rather how you can enhance your development impact through running a successful business.
Africa more integrated with rest of world than with itself Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 4 May 2012 African countries are losing billions of dollars in potential trade earnings yearly due to high trade barriers with neighbouring countries.
How some western entrepreneurs are abandoning Silicon Valley for Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 May 2012 East Africa’s growing opportunities in the technology sector have proved too good to ignore for some entrepreneurs from western countries.
Is Africa’s negative image justified? Eleven viewpoints Published by Femi Adewunmi on 3 May 2012 Is the way that Africa is being portrayed in the international media a true reflection of what is happening on the ground?