Meet the Boss: Manu Chandaria, industrialist Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 October 2013 Now in his eighties, Manu Chandaria is concerned about Kenya’s poverty levels.
Hospitality group expects ‘to make a lot of money’ in West Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 September 2013 Mangalis Management is an African hospitality group that wants to put Africa on the map.
Why companies new to Africa should first focus on smaller countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 September 2013 Michael Wood gives advice to companies looking to enter African markets.
Oil rich African countries will become complacent, economist warns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 September 2013 While GDP figures indicate growth, this does not necessarily translate into economic development.
Phatisa: Final close of the African Agriculture Fund at $243m Published by Promotional Feature on 19 September 2013 Phatisa has announced the successful conclusion of its fundraising for the African Agriculture Fund (AAF), with $243m in total capital commitments.
Growth first, returns later, says African e-commerce group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 September 2013 “We believe that e-commerce is going to leapfrog lots of traditional businesses.”
There is a first mover advantage in francophone Africa, says expert Published by Kate Douglas on 12 September 2013 French-speaking African countries offer just as much investment potential as their English-speaking counterparts.
Maintaining focus has led to success for a Kenyan telecoms firm Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 September 2013 How Kenyan entrepreneur Dennis Makori has grown a $50m telecommunications business.
High population growth in Africa: A mixed blessing Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 9 September 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing fast. How can transformation keep up?
Niger and DRC: Frustrating environments with untapped retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 5 September 2013 Retail growth opportunities in some African countries are restricted by regulatory and political situations.
How a Kenyan furniture maker captured the high-end market with a unique idea Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2013 “It would be much easier to be employed, get paid at the end of the month and go home. But then you don’t have much freedom.”
High African growth rates distort the real development image Published by Dianna Games on 20 August 2013 “How many times have you heard that many of the fastest-growing economies in the world at the moment are in Africa?”
Why the troubles in eastern DRC shouldn’t deter business people Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2013 With large areas of uncultivated arable land and unexploited mineral deposits, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is arguably the country in Africa that holds the most untapped potential.
Talking business with security company boss Tony Sugden Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 May 2013 In 2006 Tony Sugden, a retired Major in the British Army, co-founded Warrior Security.