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.
Zambia: Ignoring golden rules of taxation can strangle your economy Published by Alastair McCready on 29 November 2016 The Zambian government should stop moving the goal posts.
Climate-smart investment opportunities in four African countries Published by Helen Sullivan on 28 November 2016 Highlighting the potential in renewable energy, agriculture and urban infrastructure.
Why China’s WeChat is paying South Africans to eat Big Macs Published by Kate Douglas on 25 November 2016 Messaging platform WeChat partners with McDonald’s in bid to gain traction in South Africa.
Start-up snapshot: Customer feedback platform encouraging businesses to ‘bua’ (talk) Published by Justin Probyn on 24 November 2016 BUA is a website that enables customers to give feedback to businesses.
‘Happy days’ for Kenyans means consumer confidence continues to climb Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2016 Kenyan consumers are feeling positive and they’re not afraid to put their money where their mind is.
The Kenyan pharmacy aiming to grow from 52 branches to 200 by the end of 2018 Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 November 2016 The story of Haltons Pharmacy.
Surviving sabotage: The Kenyan manufacturing business that lived to tell the tale Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2016 A Kenyan entrepreneur on the worst day of his career.
Nigeria: The long road ahead Published by Roddy Barclay on 23 November 2016 It’s been a tough year for Nigeria.
Tomato paste giant’s troubles embody Nigeria’s economic woes Published by Kate Douglas on 22 November 2016 Nigeria’s largest tomato paste manufacturer is moving production to China.
South Africa needs to get out of its petrochemicals cul-de-sac Published by Rod Crompton on 21 November 2016 Apartheid-era interventions and recent court decisions are leaving key parts of the economy in a cul-de-sac – and taxpayers are footing the bill.
