Charles Robertson on why there is much to like in Nigeria Published by Charles Robertson on 11 February 2016 We have always maintained that Nigeria’s future does not lie with oil, and are encouraged by the high quality government team that is pushing hard for diversification.
Partnering with informal shops: Supermarket chain’s new growth strategy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 February 2016 Kenya’s second-largest retailer Tuskys will start piloting a franchising model “very soon” as part of a strategy to expand its footprint.
Nigerian economic outlook: Headwinds with bright spots Published by Jill Malandrino on 9 February 2016 The National Bureau of Statistics released a report that reviews current economic conditions in Nigeria.
Is this ‘digital classroom in a box’ the future of education in Africa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 A look at BRCK’s new digital learning product.
Meet the Boss: Dan Githua, CEO, Tuskys Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 ‘You shouldn’t wait for 100% certainty because if you wait too long you will find someone else has seized the opportunity.’
Economist weighs in on Zimbabwe’s economy Published by Justin Probyn on 4 February 2016 Dr Gift Mugano on the Zimbabwean economy and its future.
Egypt hopes to lure back wary tourists with 3D-scanned pyramids Published by Simon Thuault on 4 February 2016 In an attempt to revive Egypt’s crucial tourism industry, its government has launched a series of sensational projects.
Uganda’s Gaster Lule: From baking cakes at home to a diversified empire Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2016 What started as a small bakery venture in the 1970s is now a large business group.
Market commentary on Nigeria: Take off the sticking plasters Published by Omolade Oladipo on 2 February 2016 As Africa’s largest economy, is Nigeria poised to rise up against the challenges it faced in 2015 and current struggles in the New Year?
How players are powering a Lagos football pitch one step at a time Published by Kate Douglas on 2 February 2016 We talk to the man behind this kinetic energy technology to find out how it compares to other renewable energy solutions, and the future it has on the continent.
Kenya: How Shell has boosted fuel sales by revamping its convenience stores Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2016 Partnerships with retailers and restaurants lead to increase in fuel sales.
Agriculture doesn’t have to be a poor people’s game, says successful farmer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2016 Kenyan Charles Odida has managed to build a thriving enterprise by thinking outside the box.
Nairobi shopping centres: Interview with Garden City mall developer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 January 2016 We talk to Koome Gikunda, director of shopping centre developer Actis.
FMCG manufacturer taking on multinationals with localised products Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 January 2016 ‘In Europe they have a different lotion for every age. They have anti-wrinkle, day cream, night cream… and those are not necessarily what we need here.’