The journey so far: Wesley Lynch, CEO, Snapplify Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2018 ‘Some businesses are the wrong businesses to be in or based on the wrong ideas, and I think it’s important to know when to move on.’
Kenya’s flower producers eye US market Published by Daniel Schearf on 13 February 2018 Flower producers are hoping direct flights set to open between Nairobi and New York could help them put down roots in the US.
The world through the eyes of entrepreneur Ludwick Marishane, inventor of DryBath Published by Jeremy Maggs on 13 February 2018 Upon getting married, Ludwick Marishane sat down with his wife and made a list of fifty things they needed to achieve.
Joshua Oigara: Reimagining banking in 2018 and beyond Published by Joshua Oigara on 9 February 2018 Head of Kenya-based KCB Group looks at the industry’s future.
NJ Ayuk: Natural gas – Nigeria’s lost treasure Published by NJ Ayuk on 9 February 2018 CEO of Centurion Law Group discusses Nigeria’s natural gas potential.
Startup snapshot: Making it easy for tourists to discover South Africa’s townships Published by Justin Probyn on 8 February 2018 The platform lists all types of township business, from restaurants to museums.
Trip note: Investors and tourists return to Egypt Published by Cavan Osborne on 6 February 2018 ‘Egypt is now looking like the most attractive of all the larger African markets in which we invest.’
The journey so far: Zainab Ashadu, creative director, Zashadu Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2018 ‘I never had any interest in going to business school, nor do I automatically pay business school graduates reverence.’
Business lessons from the entrepreneur behind Zambian noodle brand Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of Monica Musonda, founder of Zambia’s Java Foods.
Investment opportunities in Mozambique’s manufacturing sector Published by Monitor Deloitte on 31 January 2018 Although the sector is still underdeveloped, Mozambique has several advantages that give it a favourable outlook.
The journey so far: Bessie Duke-Odu, owner, Flair Hair Academy Published by Justin Probyn on 29 January 2018 ‘Like an airplane first gathers its momentum before takeoff, starting a business should be likewise.’
Ethiopia could be sitting on one of world’s great untapped gold deposits Published by Linda Descano on 26 January 2018 What the Queen of Sheba may have known 3,000 years ago, the modern world is finally rediscovering today.
Ten priorities for getting agriculture moving in Zimbabwe Published by Ian Scoones on 26 January 2018 With new ownership patterns, the agricultural sector has a much more diffuse base. Today there are many small- to medium-sized farms, rather than a few major players.
How Kenya’s Selina Wamucii is empowering smallholder farmers through mobile tech Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 January 2018 Selina Wamucii is a mobile-driven business-to-business sourcing platform for fresh produce from smallholder farmers in rural Kenya.
