Profit-making idea: Banqueting in a box Published by Justin Probyn on 23 January 2019 ‘Africans love to party, but cannot keep time or provide reliable services – at least that is the case in Cameroon.’
The journey so far: Viola Llewellyn, president, Ovamba Solutions Published by Justin Probyn on 17 January 2019 ‘I totally disagree with the idea of multitasking. As a leader, I have to delegate and I have to prioritise.’
Cameroon gaming startup trains new generation of business superheroes Published by Inna Lazareva on 15 October 2018 ‘It’s not only a job – you are building a legacy.’
The journey so far: Christian Ngan, CEO, Madlyn Cazalis Group Published by Justin Probyn on 26 July 2018 ‘I don’t believe in luck, I believe in work.’
Profit-making idea: Cultivating Africa’s agro-industry for the future Published by Justin Probyn on 25 July 2018 ‘The continent is wealthy, but Africa keeps importing foreign goods.’
Talking business with the ‘overachiever’ behind Cameroon’s locally-made drone Published by Franck Kuwonu on 23 April 2018 William Elong is looking at expanding into other countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.
Cameroon insight: Anglophone crisis may prolong economic decline Published by Mark Bohlund on 3 October 2017 If the economy continues to weaken it could threaten the CFA franc’s peg against the euro.
The business case for Cameroon’s first premier cinema Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2017 The cinema will add to the leisure and entertainment offering at the new Douala Grand Mall.
Francophone Africa’s construction industry: Seizing the opportunities Published by Tidiani Keita on 31 August 2017 Ambitious construction projects in countries such as Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire.
Africa doesn’t need another mega mall, says property expert Published by Kate Douglas on 12 January 2017 ‘I think over the next 18 to 24 months, there will be a reset within the industry, in terms of the way forward.’
African footballers face sobering reality, dashed hopes abroad Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 10 January 2017 Many African youngsters dreaming of becoming wealthy football stars abroad face an uphill battle, a new report finds.
Start-up snapshot: The Cameroonian company using fish to farm crops – and vice versa Published by Justin Probyn on 30 November 2016 Save Our Agriculture is a start-up that focuses on producing aquaponics kits.
Which African cities will see the fastest growth in consumer spending? Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2016 Kenya’s Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi will experience over 200% growth in total consumer expenditure from 2015 to 2030.
Cameroonian entrepreneur: Farming should be about business, not handouts Published by Justin Probyn on 27 July 2016 As a child, Ernest Atem Lefu witnessed first-hand how his father struggled to sell his crops at a fair price.
