Kenyan property website gained success by being ahead of the game Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 September 2013 A Kenyan entrepreneur saw a gap in the market and turned it into a successful business.
Dubai group’s purchase of Kenyan auto company marks start of investment in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2013 Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group’s purchase of CMC Holdings marks move into sub-Saharan Africa.
Juhudi Kilimo couples loans with training for smallholder farmers in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2013 Social enterprise Juhudi Kilimo offers loans and training to farmers in rural Kenya.
Growth first, returns later, says African e-commerce group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 September 2013 “We believe that e-commerce is going to leapfrog lots of traditional businesses.”
African ideas can work in Dubai, says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 September 2013 “I am an ideas person. I like variety. I don’t like the day to day of running a business.”
There is a first mover advantage in francophone Africa, says expert Published by Kate Douglas on 12 September 2013 French-speaking African countries offer just as much investment potential as their English-speaking counterparts.
Maintaining focus has led to success for a Kenyan telecoms firm Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 September 2013 How Kenyan entrepreneur Dennis Makori has grown a $50m telecommunications business.
Private sector eyeing opportunities in Africa’s healthcare industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 September 2013 The healthcare sector offers opportunities for investment across Africa.
Africa’s residential market offers ‘new frontiers’ for property investors Published by Staff Writer on 11 September 2013 Urbanisation is boosting demand for residential properties, which could be an opportunity for investors.
‘You can’t grow a company if you become a bottleneck,’ says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 September 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Kenyan entrepreneur about tourism in the country.
Real estate in Africa: Possibilities for property pioneers Published by Maria Kruger and Christy Hobson on 10 September 2013 Real estate players highlight challenges to property development on the continent.
Fastjet CEO Ed Winter shares his plans for low-cost air travel in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 September 2013 Fastjet is determined to lower the cost of flying in Africa.
A Kenyan TV producer shares her thoughts on the business of showbiz Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2013 A Kenyan TV producer shares how she started out on her own.
High population growth in Africa: A mixed blessing Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 9 September 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing fast. How can transformation keep up?
