Oil and mining to be the backbone of East Africa’s economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2014 Oil, gas and mining developments could have positive spill-over effects for the rest of the economy.
Ethiopians hope startups turn into business success Published by Marthe Van Der Wolf on 28 April 2014 Youth entrepreneurship is big in East Africa, but relatively new to Ethiopia.
South Africa dominates ranking of continent’s top airports Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 April 2014 South Africa may no longer be Africa’s biggest economy but its airports are still the best in the continent.
Ethiopia – cracking the local code Published by Anna Rosenberg on 8 April 2014 Anna Rosenberg shares her insights on business potential in Ethiopia.
Africa flies on a wing and a prayer Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 7 April 2014 Air transport reforms are needed to unlock the industry’s full potential across the continent.
Light at the end of the tunnel Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 4 April 2014 Africa’s promising power sector is generating interest in renewable sources.
Every1Mobile creating and connecting communities of mobile phone users Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2014 Every1Mobile provides users with content, products and services to help them fast track into the formal economy.
Bridging the divide: Africa’s diaspora willing to invest back home Published by Felicity Thompson on 2 April 2014 Africans living abroad can help reduce poverty by investing back home.
Ethiopian spice exporter discovers new markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 March 2014 With clients around the world and across Africa, Feed Green Ethiopia Exports is seeing business success.
‘Entrepreneurship should be a viable career path, not a last resort for jobless’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 March 2014 “To be in business you need to have a different kind of DNA,” says East African incubator founder.
Private equity firm explains why it is backing the East African growth story Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 February 2014 “The macro story in East Africa echoes that of Africa, and that makes it a relatively more attractive region.”
What a coffee trader and his donkey tell us about tailoring business models to Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 28 February 2014 Business solutions must be tailored to the African context, says Eleni Gabre-Madhin.
Treading a new path: Growing Ethiopia’s factory floors Published by Elissa Jobson on 28 February 2014 A major Chinese shoe manufacturer is lacing up for the long run in this economic powerhouse. Will others follow?
US market offers growth potential for Ethiopian-based food manufacturer Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2014 Mama Fresh Injera has teamed up with investors to increase its exports to the US and Europe.