Why manufacturing locally was the logical step for Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 December 2014 “We had no background in biscuit [manufacturing] but decided to innovate, work with a strong team, do trials and invest in market surveys and marketing,” says Raj Malde.
Meet the Boss: Eric Andre, co-founder, Om Nom Nom Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 December 2014 “I think the reason some entrepreneurs fail is because they have an idea and it looks ‘sexy’, but they don’t study the market.”
Meet the Boss: Alex Nyaga, founder, Parapet Cleaning Services Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 December 2014 “I think I am visionary, and I have a passion to do things that will have a greater impact in our society.”
Meet the Boss: Peng Chen, MD, Easy Taxi Kenya Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 December 2014 “Neither business nor life is ever a straight shot to the goal. You have to be ready to adjust.”
What Bitcoin could mean for remittances in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2014 Could Bitcoin help curb Africa’s loss of US$1.8bn annually in remittance fees?
How cleaning company founder made a success of a ‘thankless job’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 December 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Alex Nyaga, founder of Kenya’s Parapet Cleaning Services.
Domino’s Pizza: Kenyan and Nigerian customers prefer to eat in-store Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 December 2014 Talking fast food with the Kenyan franchise holder of Domino’s Pizza and ice cream brand Cold Stone Creamery.
‘People in technology age faster,’ says CEO Manoj Shanker Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 December 2014 “Technology jobs bring a lot of money but it also comes with a hell of a lot of stress.”
‘Very smart young people’ help drive Techno Brain Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 December 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Manoj Shanker, CEO of Techno Brain.
Kenyan businesswoman wants to make tea ‘funky’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 November 2014 Flora Mutahi recently launched her first tea café in Nairobi.
TV white space broadband about to be commercialised in Africa, hints Microsoft Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2014 New white space technology could be a game-changer for internet access on the continent.
Meet the Boss: Farhana Hassanali-Hashmani, CEO, Hass Consult Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 November 2014 “Growth takes time. If you try and rush you will stumble and fall.”
How a hobby became a business for designer duo Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 November 2014 Kooroo Designs has grown from a hobby to a well-known fashion brand.
Gated serviced farms: The next hot real estate trend? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2014 Bringing together property development and agriculture.