Meet the Boss: Heshan de Silva, CEO, De Silva Group (Kenya) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 January 2014 Money should never be the goal when you are in business, advises young venture capitalist.
Consumer preferences in Africa a stew of nuance and complexity Published by Dianna Games on 21 January 2014 “Companies that fail to dig deep into the consumer psyche in African markets before making a move are bound to fail.”
Entrepreneur aims to boost online payments in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 January 2014 Kenyan firm 3G Direct Pay plugged a hole in the travel sector by providing a platform for online commerce.
How this university drop-out built a multi-million dollar empire Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 January 2014 Kenya’s Heshan de Silva believes in investing in businesses that will make a difference.
VIDEO: A guide to impressing investors Published by Kate Douglas on 17 January 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur Tonee Ndungu shares his advice on attracting investors.
Meet the Boss: David Kuria, founder and CEO, Ecotact Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 January 2014 David Kuria advises young people to transform their knowledge into something economically sustainable.
Kenya’s Ken Oyaya on making money from doing what you love Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 January 2014 Investing in and empowering his employees has allowed this entrepreneur to focus on growing his business.
Emerging markets outlook: Shaping the next decade Published by Mark Mobius on 15 January 2014 The Templeton Emerging Markets Group highlights trends that could affect investment in emerging markets.
Kenyan architect goes a long way in solving sanitation issues in slums Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 January 2014 By building toilet and shower facilities David Kuria’s Ecotact has greatly improved hygiene in informal settlements.
Internet-powered agricultural services face challenges scaling up Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 January 2014 Technology-driven agricultural services can increase the incomes of small-scale and subsistence farmers.
Mobile money: The best route to the African consumer Published by Naziha Bagui on 14 January 2014 With unbanked and rural populations, mobile commerce is a good way to reach African consumers.
African business leaders ‘must understand integrity’, says ALN boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 January 2014 African Leadership Network CEO offers insight into strengthening good leadership in the continent.
IMF boss warns sub-Saharan Africa to watch slowdown in emerging markets Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 January 2014 “Looking forward sub-Saharan Africa cannot afford complacency because immense challenges remain.”
Africa ‘has potential to grab global manufacturing opportunity’ Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2014 Africa should focus on developing a range of economic activities and the skills to match these.
