Ghanaian entrepreneur describes how startups can benefit from accelerator programmes Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2013 Gerard Yitamkey, CEO and co-founder of Ahonya, explains how accelerator programmes can help startups.
Looking for investors? Prove there is a market for your product, says Ahonya founder Published by Kate Douglas on 2 July 2013 “You have to do something extraordinary in the beginning before someone will notice you.”
Africa’s agribusiness industry continues to attract private equity interest Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2013 Two recent private equity deals in Africa’s agribusiness and food sectors show that investors continue to see opportunities in these industries.
Improving Ghana’s business climate Published by Elikem Kuenyehia on 20 June 2013 “International press coverage tends to overemphasise the positives and downplay the real challenges Ghanaian entrepreneurs face.”
Coffee shop brand, vida e caffé, says their next stop is Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 19 June 2013 Grant Dutton, MD of South African coffee shop chain, vida e caffé, talks about the potential he sees in other African countries.
Euromonitor’s top five frontier markets in Africa for long term investment Published by Media Eghbal on 14 June 2013 Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Cameroon stand out as attractive markets for long term investment, according to Euromonitor.
African youth hungry for connectivity Published by Jonathan Kalan on 5 June 2013 For millions of unemployed yet tech-savvy youth across Africa, increased connectivity is bringing tremendous opportunities.
High operating costs impact customer service in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 June 2013 High operating costs in emerging countries are arguably the biggest factor inhibiting the proper servicing of consumers.
How a South African furniture company found a new market in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2013 At the start of 2010, Petersen’s – an 18-year-old South African-based wooden furniture company – was in a tight spot.
Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back, says Ghanaian footwear entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to the founder of Horseman Shoes, a footwear company in Ghana.
‘It is an exciting time to be in Africa,’ says Ghanaian-born businessman Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Ghanaian-born businessman and entrepreneur Kris Senanu.
How a US company is selling fashion accessories manufactured in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 March 2013 Della is a US-based fashion accessories brand that sells handcrafted bags and other items produced by seamstresses working in the village of Hohoe, Ghana.
Hotel group invests in Ghana’s ‘boom town’ Takoradi Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2013 Takoradi’s deep water sea port, and the fact that it is the hub of Ghana’s nascent oil industry, makes it a strategically important economic development node.
Meet the Boss: Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia, founder, Oxford & Beaumont Published by Kate Douglas on 17 January 2013 “In my opinion, passion is the most important criteria for deciding on a job or on what entrepreneurship venture to pursue.”