Meet the Boss: Ashok Shah, CEO, Apollo Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 April 2014 “You cannot get rich very quickly,” says Kenyan insurer.
East Africa ‘has all the ingredients for private equity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 TBL Mirror Fund looking to “buy into the growth story” of entrepreneurial businesses.
Ashok Shah’s tale of winning in the insurance game Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 After almost four decades in the industry, Kenya’s Apollo has seen its ups and downs.
African Land Investments eyeing malls in key markets across the continent Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 April 2014 Property investment firm aims to grow its portfolio to US$500m.
Every1Mobile creating and connecting communities of mobile phone users Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2014 Every1Mobile provides users with content, products and services to help them fast track into the formal economy.
Five things you can learn from Kenya’s top businesspeople Published by Staff Writer on 31 March 2014 Successful businesspeople share their insights.
Internet access is no longer a luxury across Africa Published by Joel Macharia on 31 March 2014 Fibre-optic internet cables could leap-frog Africa into the future.
Three online shopping trends to pay attention to Published by Stacey Nel on 28 March 2014 Security remains a concern for most African consumers who shop online, a survey finds.
From phones to fashion to rice: Online shopping gaining traction in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2014 A number of companies are vying to become the Amazon of their respective territories.
Kenya setting the scene for business in East Africa, says analyst Published by Anna Rosenberg on 27 March 2014 Anna Rosenberg finds that Kenya is ahead of other East African countries in many areas.
Nigerian manufacturer cashing in on demand for drinks in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 March 2014 With more Africans drinking beer and soft drinks, GZI is well placed to expand its business.
E-commerce site connects craftswomen to global market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 March 2014 Online platform Soko enables Kenyan artisans to sell their handcrafted jewellery to a wider market.
Meet the Boss: Dr Betty Gikonyo, co-founder and CEO, Karen Hospital Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 March 2014 “From a scientist’s perspective, I think corruption is a mutant gene.”
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.
