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.
Made in Ethiopia: Fashion retailer H&M looks to sub-Saharan Africa for suppliers Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 January 2014 “We see great potential in Ethiopia and we see that we can contribute to jobs and reduce the unemployment in the country.”
Opportunity for Ethiopian SMEs to tap into the global market Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 January 2014 Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country with an estimated 90m people, has thousands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but only a few of these businesses are currently accessing the international market.
Africa ‘has potential to grab global manufacturing opportunity’ Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2014 Africa should focus on developing a range of economic activities and the skills to match these.
Addressing the need to open Africa’s skies Published by Lee Crawfurd on 3 January 2014 At present over a quarter of air routes in Africa are served by only one carrier.
Meet the Boss: Ahsan Manji, managing director, Weetabix East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 December 2013 Ahsan Manji and his team are ambitious, striving to achieve their Big Hairy Audacious Goals.
How cereal maker Weetabix plans to grow its business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 December 2013 Cereal maker Weetabix is cashing in on changing breakfast habits.
Why Africa is an ‘exciting’ market for SAP Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 November 2013 “We can help local companies compete and be as good as the multinationals coming to Africa.”
South African agri-focused businesses show increasing interest in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2013 With the land and water resources, Africa has the potential to meet the world’s food needs.
