Hilton hotels sets its sights firmly on expansion across Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 October 2013 International hotel brands are capitalising on the growing demand for rooms across the continent.
Helping Africa win more inclusive deals for its oil and minerals Published by Makhtar Diop on 8 October 2013 Natural resources-driven wealth often does not translate into prosperity for African populations.
‘I want to be in the oil and gas game,’ says Kenya’s Gina Din-Kariuki Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 October 2013 Businesswoman Gina Din-Kariuki invests in Kenya’s oil and gas industry.
Meet the Boss: Gina Din-Kariuki, founder and chairwoman, GDCC Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 October 2013 Kenya’s Gina Din-Kariuki on growing a successful business and taking time out to enjoy life.
Business leaders discuss impact of Nairobi attack on investment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2013 Shopping mall developments continue despite terrorist attack in Kenya.
How Nairobi terrorist attack will affect Kenya’s tourism industry Published by Kate Douglas on 3 October 2013 Economist expects tourist numbers to drop after recent Westgate Mall attack in Kenya.
Private equity inflows will account for ‘half of FDI into East Africa in five years’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 October 2013 East Africa is “an attractive destination” for private equity funding.
Kenyan startup offers buyers credit for a solar power system via mobile technology Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 October 2013 M-KOPA enables low income households to buy a d.light solar home system on an instalment basis.
The provision of affordable and middle income housing on the African continent Published by Promotional Feature on 2 October 2013 Rapid urbanisation is likely to lead to an increase in the demand for housing and service delivery.
Dubai investor expects ‘fast growth’ in Africa’s mid-market hotels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 October 2013 “Not everybody can afford $300 a night,” says Diar Capital founder as it moves into the mid-range hospitality market.
Why companies new to Africa should first focus on smaller countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 September 2013 Michael Wood gives advice to companies looking to enter African markets.
Somalia is ‘ripe for investment’, says Mogadishu hotel owner Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 September 2013 “Home is the best. If you don’t build your country, no one else will build it, that is why I moved back to Somalia.”
Hotel investors scout new opportunities for expansion across Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 September 2013 Despite the terrorist attack in Nairobi on the weekend, hotel groups met to discuss potential investments.
Is trust a crucial factor for small businesses in Africa to succeed? Published by Jacques Morisset on 26 September 2013 Small businesses in African countries have “failed to become the main vectors of growth, job creation, and innovation”.