How Jumia is trying to beat traditional retail in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 12 December 2016 Jumia Market’s MD explains what the e-commerce group is doing to win customers over.
Business leader Samuel Owori says many Ugandans ‘grossly underpaid’ Published by Kate Douglas on 8 December 2016 The former head of the African Development Bank calls for employers to ‘dignify’ their employees.
Unpacking sub-Saharan Africa’s online retail industry Published by Jaco Maritz & Helen Sullivan on 7 December 2016 A comprehensive look at where the industry is headed in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
Ghana’s first pension fund targeting the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 6 December 2016 The for-profit company sees opportunity in a market that’s been largely ignored.
South Africa has avoided dreaded junk status. But the economy is far from healthy Published by Patrick Bond on 6 December 2016 This week the main question to ponder is why South Africa was not downgraded all the way to junk.
It’s time to rethink medical insurance Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 6 December 2016 The market for healthcare in Africa is worth about $35bn.
Banking in east Africa: Finding a successful strategy amid increased competition Published by Jeff Aludo on 5 December 2016 There is no place for middle-of-the-road players in the coming years, writes Jeff Aludo.
Tapping into Nairobi’s growing fitness trend Published by Nelly Murungi on 5 December 2016 Reform Cycling and Strength Studio uses technology to set itself apart from an increasing number of competitors.
Profit-making idea: The number one country to invest in long-term Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2016 According to major fund investors, Nigeria is the country to watch.
The Somaliland entrepreneur solving problems unique to his home Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2016 ‘In Somaliland there are a lot of untapped areas and unfulfilled needs,’ says Mohamed Abdilahi Dahir.
Mombasa and Dar es Salaam, gateways to east Africa Published by Otavio Veras on 1 December 2016 The Kenyan and Tanzanian ports are the most important in the region.
Start-up snapshot: The Cameroonian company using fish to farm crops – and vice versa Published by Justin Probyn on 30 November 2016 Save Our Agriculture is a start-up that focuses on producing aquaponics kits.
The growing real estate market at the foot of Mount Kenya Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 November 2016 A series of new developments are underway.
Selling food past its best-before date: Company discovers new market Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2016 Foodies sells the non-perishable food products that traditional grocers deem unsuitable for their shelves.
