Kenya’s developing retail market makes way for global brands Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 September 2016 The average value of consumer spending has risen by up to 67% in the last five years.
[Podcast] Reaching critical mass: Choppies CEO on becoming a pan-African supermarket Published by Kate Douglas on 28 September 2016 Listen to our interview with Choppies’ CEO, Ramachandran Ottapathu, on reaching critical mass in African markets and taking on Kenya’s local players.
The business of agriculture: Gaps, constraints and opportunities in Nigeria Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 27 September 2016 How the country can meet demand and reduce its $11bn in food imports.
The Nigerian woman who plans to slash the cost of housing Published by Kate Douglas on 27 September 2016 Amaka Nwaokolo believes she has the solution to Nigeria’s housing deficit of 17 million.
Calvin Klein owner could source 25% of its production from Africa in five years Published by Kate Douglas on 26 September 2016 Eastern Africa has the potential to compete with clothing manufacturing giants like China and Bangladesh.
Inga dream again deferred Published by Peter Fabricius on 26 September 2016 The vision of a dam that would light up half of Africa has been shimmering on the horizon for decades.
How this Nigerian started a food processing business with little capital Published by Kate Douglas on 21 September 2016 Kasope Ladipo-Ajai managed to get a food-flavourant company up and running with no industry experience and only her savings.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping malls Published by Staff Writer on 21 September 2016 Rated according to their attractiveness for international brands.
Farm to kiosk: Disrupting the way Nairobi’s informal traders buy produce Published by Nelly Murungi on 20 September 2016 Twiga Foods sees monthly revenue growth of 30%.
The interactive Kenyan web series with over a million views on Facebook Published by Kate Douglas on 20 September 2016 Tuko Macho is a fictional series about a vigilante group in Nairobi that kidnaps criminals and asks Kenyans to vote online for whether they should live or die.
Six opportunities in Africa you probably didn’t know about Published by Kate Douglas on 19 September 2016 McKinsey’s latest research report highlights a number of economic realities and opportunities that businesses should be aware of.
Central Africa offers growth potential for airline industry, but challenges remain Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 September 2016 Lufthansa country manager weighs in on regional opportunities.
KCB talks about its sponsorship of Kenya’s version of Dragons’ Den Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 September 2016 The show, called Lions’ Den, launches next week.
Boot manufacturer on surviving Zimbabwe’s rocky economy Published by Kate Douglas on 15 September 2016 Gale Rice shares how her manufacturing business kept going through one of the worst cases of hyperinflation in world history.
