Africa should focus on economic diversity Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 November 2013 Professor Lemma Senbet urges African economies not to base growth only on natural resources.
Assessing risk and opportunity in Africa Published by EY Africa on 14 November 2013 EY report highlights foreign direct investment into sub-Saharan Africa, particularly South Africa.
Made in Africa: Kenyan jewellery brand takes African design international Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 November 2013 “The idea was to create a company that would manufacture high quality handicraft using modern designs, handmade in Africa.”
Africa Oil boss on training local people for jobs in industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 October 2013 “The biggest challenge is everyone wants to be involved in the project. There aren’t enough jobs to go around.”
Africa Oil sees interest from foreign investors in East African oil exploration Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 October 2013 Canadian oil company raises funds to drill wells in Kenya and Ethiopia.
New South African smartphone targeted at lower-income consumers Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2013 Seemahale Telecoms and CZ Electronics Manufacturing to make an affordable, African-inspired smartphone.
How can African countries capitalise on the current geopolitical changes? Published by Carlos Lopes on 21 October 2013 “The once dominant influence of the West is diminishing and it will have to metamorphose a new relationship with Africa.”
Tourism entrepreneur welcomes development in northern Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 October 2013 Tour operator speaks about his passion for unique destinations, as well as challenges in the tourism industry.
East Africa’s oil discoveries ‘may turn out to be a curse’, says analyst Published by David Arnold on 18 October 2013 While oil finds are expected to bring wealth, infrastructure, political and corporate challenges need to be overcome.
Keeping it in the family: Manu Chandaria on the value of family ties in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 October 2013 From its small start, Comcraft Group is now a global group of companies.
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.
One smallholder’s warning for the future of farming in Africa Published by Sandy Andelman on 1 October 2013 Issues like food production, biodiversity, water and energy are all interconnected, and need to be treated as such.
Africa can invent: Leapfrogging in unsuspected areas Published by Carlos Lopes on 25 September 2013 African countries need to increase spending on research in order to grow innovation.
Rand Merchant Bank lists six African countries worthy of investor attention Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 September 2013 South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt are not the only countries with strong economic growth.
