How this Tanzanian beauty queen started her own furniture business Published by Mfonobong Nsehe on 6 March 2017 We caught up with Jacqueline Ntuyabaliwe to chronicle her transition from musician and beauty queen to furniture entrepreneur.
Africa’s ‘most-valuable property’ proving to be a good investment for SA’s Growthpoint Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2017 Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront attracted close to 25 million visitors in 2016.
Overlooked Burkina Faso offers higher returns for investors willing to roll up their sleeves Published by Kate Douglas on 3 March 2017 ‘Because there is such a low supply of equity capital, you are likely to get better terms when you are making the investment.’
Here’s how ShowMax hopes to beat Netflix in Africa and beyond Published by Kate Douglas on 1 March 2017 ShowMax’s hyperlocalisation strategy has been deployed in South Africa, Kenya and, most recently, Poland.
First impressions of east Africa’s largest shopping mall Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 February 2017 Although some stores were still closed, many are already trading – predominantly fashion outlets and restaurants.
Facebook CEO looks for more ‘likes’ from Africa Published by Eleni Mourdoukoutas on 28 February 2017 Mark Zuckerberg’s trip to Kenya and Nigeria inspired local techies amid scepticism.
Tiger Brands redefines its African strategy as reality sets in Published by Kate Douglas on 28 February 2017 Tiger Brands has disposed of its Kenyan business Haco, representing a shift in its African expansion strategy.
Zimbabwe’s latest $5 bond note causes a greater value distortion Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2017 Zimbabwe’s new $5 bond note is struggling to hold its one-to-one value with the US dollar.
Uganda: Illegal immigrant turned entrepreneur builds top-rated tourism business Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2017 Before founding his business, Walter Wandera was first a school dropout, homeless, and even an illegal immigrant.
Achieving success in magazine publishing: The story of Couture Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 February 2017 Kenyan businesswoman Olive Gachara knows all too well that building a media business from scratch is no mean feat.
Meet the Boss: Michael Ugwu, general manager west Africa, Sony Music Published by Justin Probyn on 22 February 2017 ‘You never know what you might find on that tougher path because it is a road less travelled.’
Nigeria has the potential to lead a continent – if it avoids the mistakes of its past Published by Austin Okere on 21 February 2017 ‘The market is like water; it will always find its level. The earlier we let this happen the better for our economy.’
The story of a ‘born global’ South African ice tea brand Published by Chris Human and Geoff Bick on 21 February 2017 How this small local company struck it big.
Egypt: Investors are flipping new property developments within 30 days Published by Kate Douglas on 20 February 2017 Since the Egyptian pound was unpegged from the dollar, investor demand for new developments has boomed.
