Affordable and reliable energy pivotal to Kenya’s delivery of its ‘Big Four Agenda’ Published by Mphokolo Makara on 12 June 2019 Kenya’s energy sector can enhance the country’s economic growth.
Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success Published by Affiong Williams on 10 June 2019 ReelFruit founder Affiong Williams describes the value of learning from your peers.
The journey so far: John Armah, CEO, Orios Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 June 2019 ‘Not all passions become business opportunities.’
Funke Okubadejo: Nigeria – so many people, too little reform Published by Funke Okubadejo on 5 June 2019 Actis real estate director shares thoughts on Nigerian economy.
The journey so far: Margaret Hirsch, co-founder, Hirsch’s Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2019 ‘My advice to entrepreneurs is to never borrow a cent. Sell your skills, in the beginning, to get yourself money.’
Malian entrepreneur fights digital exclusion for the illiterate with voice-based social media app Published by Caroline Dubois on 27 May 2019 Mamadou Gouro Sidibé has created an app for social networking for those who can’t read.
Entrepreneur hoping to ride Egypt’s first tech unicorn into the emerging market transportation sunset Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 May 2019 Mostafa Kandil talks about the building blocks for Swvl’s incredible success and the dream of building Egypt’s first tech unicorn.
The role of rural women in making home brew: a Rwandan case study Published by Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu on 20 May 2019 The possibility of indigenous beverages to contribute to economic empowerment.
IFC case study: Tanzanian consumer goods company expands to Rwanda Published by Christine Wambaa on 20 May 2019 Business is booming for Bakhresa, a company that produces wheat flour.
The journey so far: Feleg Tsegaye, founder, Deliver Addis Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 May 2019 ‘Hire people who see things differently than you [do] for the roles you’re weakest at.’
Investment trip to Kenya: Insights from Old Mutual Equities Published by Cavan Osborne on 14 May 2019 Old Mutual’s Cavan Osborne writes about a recent business trip to Kenya.
Generational success: Growing a used car dealership into a diverse business group Published by PwC on 13 May 2019 Adil Popat has diversified and grown his father’s car dealership business into a big player in the Kenyan economy – spanning financial services, vehicle sales, hospitality and real estate.
Kola Masha: Agriculture could be Nigeria’s job creation engine Published by Kola Masha on 13 May 2019 Young smallholders face the problem of not having the economies of scale to be profitable. The Babban Gona model aims to address this issue, writes Kola Masha.
The journey so far: Jonas Schwarz Lausten, co-owner, Nordic Hotels Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 May 2019 ‘To be an entrepreneur equally takes a positive mindset and pure willpower to get stuff off the ground.’
