The growth of Africa’s millionaires is likely understated, says Standard Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 24 March 2014 The bank is seeing a growing number of high net worth individuals in many countries across the continent.
‘Business is not a short sprint, it’s a marathon,’ says baby product maker Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 March 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur has filled a gap in the market selling locally made baby care products.
Missteps and missed opportunities: Kenya’s industrialisation saga Published by Joel Macharia on 24 March 2014 The East African country has failed to kick-start its manufacturing sector, but not for lack of trying.
‘Phenomenal’ growth expected in Nairobi’s commercial real estate market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 March 2014 The construction of high-rise buildings around Kenya’s capital points to the growing property sector.
Meet the Boss: Gikonyo Gitonga, CEO, Axis Real Estate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 March 2014 “We need good governance, elimination of corruption and for us Africans to believe in ourselves.”
Jambojet plans to shake up East Africa’s airline industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 March 2014 Low-cost carrier Jambojet, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways, is set take to the skies on April 1.
‘You have to risk it to make it,’ says Kenyan fashion designer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 March 2014 Wambui Mukenyi’s fashion label of the same name has been well received.
Sub-Saharan Africa: A major potential revenue opportunity for digital payments Published by McKinsey on 14 March 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa offers tantalising potential for mobile financial services, but as yet there have been few success stories.
Meet the Boss: Willem Alexander Hondius, CEO, Jambojet Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 March 2014 The CEO of Kenya’s new low-cost airline advises entrepreneurs to learn from their disappointments.
‘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.
Knight Frank identifies Africa’s key wealth hubs Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 March 2014 Nairobi is “the most important African business centre between the Mediterranean and Johannesburg”.
Nestlé expects ‘major growth’ in Kenya when oil starts flowing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 March 2014 Food and beverage multinational is growing its coffee and cereal brands across East Africa.
Joanne Mwangi’s six tips for success in entrepreneurship Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 March 2014 Be committed, know your industry and listen to advice, says award-winning Kenyan marketer.
How Joanne Mwangi stepped off the corporate ladder to venture out on her own Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 March 2014 Respected Kenyan entrepreneur Joanne Mwangi on growing her small firm into a regional group.
