Savannah Fund looking for ‘the winners’ among Africa’s tech startups Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 February 2014 “The best startups tend to be foreigners who come in because they have toiled,” says tech fund boss.
A tool to help you make those difficult decisions Published by Wolfgang Fengler on 5 February 2014 Wolfgang Fengler shares his decision matrix to assist in weighing up options and listing priorities.
From small family business to major cement company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 February 2014 ARM Cement boss says families do not have to own 100% of their businesses to achieve growth.
‘What makes me hopeful for Africa’ Published by Martin Tronquit on 5 February 2014 Martin Tronquit shares a story about how a Kenyan taxi driver is getting into property development.
Ocean Basket continues South African brands’ foray into rest of continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 February 2014 Restaurant company targets East Africa’s growing middle class with seafood chain.
Fashion store owner on recovering from the Westgate mall attack Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2014 Last year’s terrorist attack in Kenya’s capital has had an adverse effect on businesses operating in the shopping centre.
Meet the Boss: Nicholas Nesbitt, general manager, IBM East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2014 “We should really get to believe that we deserve better and then act upon it,” says IBM regional boss.
‘Africa still in early stages of adopting technology,’ says IBM boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 January 2014 US firm IBM grows business in East Africa as more companies and governments start using technology.
French fertiliser manufacturer targets commercial farmers in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Roullier Group launches Kenyan branch for its premium fertilisers.
Kenyan coffee shop brands join forces to capture growing consumer market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Israeli-owned Artcaffé in joint venture with Kenyan coffee shop Dormans.
New Yorker talks about running a tech startup in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 January 2014 Adam Nelson’s company offers a local cloud service to African firms.
Kenyan island business makes high-end handbags from washed up objects Published by Kate Douglas on 27 January 2014 Founder of artistic creation company Ali Omar talks about his budding business on the Kenyan island of Lamu.
Jack of all trades and successful in many Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 January 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur Tony Kibagendi shares his lessons about growing and diversifying businesses.
Failure is a crucial part of entrepreneur James Panaito’s success Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 January 2014 A self-proclaimed hustler, this Kenyan entrepreneur tells how he loves to solve problems with technology.
