Meet the Boss: Joanne Mwangi, founder and CEO, PMS Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 “The future is in the young people. Those are the people who own Africa.”
Entrepreneur left his banking job to launch mobile money product Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 The MPAYER product enables businesses to manage their financial and transaction systems more efficiently.
The evolving East African housing dream: The case of Kenya Published by Okomboli Ongonga on 28 February 2014 Phatisa shares the dream of a Kenya with better, more affordable housing for all.
Seven reasons to pay attention to the Swahili language Published by Neil Payne on 28 February 2014 Swahili could become a more important language, and anyone looking to Africa should pay attention to it.
Advice to the African diaspora considering moving back home Published by Kate Douglas on 27 February 2014 Africans, who have returned to the continent for work purposes, share their thoughts.
‘The diaspora has a chance to be part of something big in Africa’ Published by Kate Douglas on 21 February 2014 The African diaspora is playing a significant role in the continent’s growth story.
Kenyan tech entrepreneur sees opportunity back home Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 February 2014 “In the western world the rules have already been defined. Here it is a new territory and that is where the opportunity is.”
Setting up businesses back home: Four returning Africans share their stories Published by Kate Douglas on 20 February 2014 Many Africans living abroad have returned to the continent to set up companies. But how have their expectations compared to the reality?
Africa should end poor farmer narrative, says agribusiness boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 February 2014 “I think agriculture is definitely one of the biggest growth areas for Africa.”
Mobile driving brand communication in Africa, says Ole! Media boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2014 Mobile is a big opportunity for the advertising industry and it will transform how brands engage with consumers.
Private equity firm explains why it backed a Kenyan flower company Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2014 Within two days from the time flowers are cut at Kenya’s flower farms they are available for sale in markets such as Sweden.
Cement wars heat up in East Africa as Dangote plans entry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 February 2014 Nigeria’s Dangote Cement is building a plant in Kenya, which analysts warn will shake up the market.
Building apps for improved business efficiency in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 February 2014 While technology can benefit business procedures, techie Lorenzo Boncompagni says companies need some convincing.
Meet the Boss: Pradeep Paunrana, managing director, ARM Cement Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2014 “Do whatever you do well, do it to perfection, give it your best,” advises Kenyan manufacturer.
