Move over South Africa: Kenya now Africa’s largest source of intra-regional investment Published by Kate Douglas on 28 July 2016 Last year Kenyan companies replaced South Africa’s as the largest intra-African investor group.
Cameroonian entrepreneur: Farming should be about business, not handouts Published by Justin Probyn on 27 July 2016 As a child, Ernest Atem Lefu witnessed first-hand how his father struggled to sell his crops at a fair price.
Egypt joins Nigeria on the reform path again Published by Charles Robertson on 27 July 2016 Two of Africa’s three biggest economies are making themselves investable again after an overly-long period where foreign exchange policy deterred investors.
Kenya’s SportPesa sees Premier League team sponsorship as ‘the best marketing tool’ Published by Alfonce Mbizwo on 26 July 2016 SportPesa, the Kenya-based online sports betting company, recently signed a multi-million pound deal to sponsor English Premier League side Hull City AFC.
Overlooked rural consumers a potentially important market Published by Boston Consulting Group on 26 July 2016 Boston Consulting Group identifies rural consumers and Ethiopia as two promising opportunities for multinationals.
Are low-cost, online estate agencies the future for South Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2016 A new breed of real estate agencies are challenging the status quo.
Blackjack Jeans: Kenyan turns small idea into a promising business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 July 2016 ‘The jeans market in East Africa is worth several billions of shillings. I only need to get 10% of that market,’ says Andrew Kio.
How this Nigerian built a business by promoting African cultures Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 July 2016 Tradition and technology meet in a range of apps and web videos celebrating African heritage and language.
A future beyond oil. Banker weighs in on Equatorial Guinea’s opportunities to diversify Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2016 Like most African oil producers, Equatorial Guinea has been hurt by the drop in the price of crude.
How this manufacturer got top South African retailers to stock her hair-care range Published by Kate Douglas on 18 July 2016 Ntombenhle Khathwane’s hard and bumpy ride to reach the shelves of Game and Pick n Pay.
Nigeria’s film industry is taking off Published by Steve Omanufeme on 18 July 2016 The Nollywood film industry is not just about entertainment; it is also a moneymaker.
Moving African trade forward, the story of Esaja Published by Alfonce Mbizwo on 18 July 2016 Zimbabwean entrepreneur Clinton Mutambo wants to connect companies across the continent.
South Africa’s Ascendis seeking slice of growing global sports nutrition market Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2016 The global wellness and natural medicine industry is expected to be a trillion-dollar industry by 2017.
Kenyan businessman aiming big with bicycle assembly plant Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2016 Having set up an innovative bicycle financing model, Wycliffe Waweru is now venturing into manufacturing.
