Kenya: Hello Doctor hoping mobile healthcare will be the next big thing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 September 2015 Affordable healthcare solution looking to fill a gap in the market.
Zimbabwe’s multicurrency rainbow: What locals and foreigners should know Published by Kate Douglas on 10 September 2015 Economist John Robertson says businesses should consider whether to borrow locally in a weakening rand or strengthening dollar.
Start-up Snapshot: Online insurance platform aims to crack the Nigerian market Published by Justin Probyn on 10 September 2015 TopCheck is a Nigerian based start-up that allows users to compare and buy car insurance online.
Roaster aims to develop Nigeria’s coffee crop and culture Published by Chris Stein on 9 September 2015 Like many of its cash crops, Nigeria’s coffee sector has been neglected for years in favour of more lucrative commodities like oil.
South African comparison site on adapting its strategy to Kenya and Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2015 Click n Compare has expanded to Kenya and Nigeria. We talk to CEO Ryan Marx on how the company plans to gain traction in these markets.
Start-up snapshot: Trying to carve a niche in Kenya’s competitive dairy industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2015 Talking business with the founder of Fity Foods.
McKinsey: Five ways how South Africa can reignite economic growth Published by McKinsey on 4 September 2015 South Africa has no shortage of ideas, but a tone of pessimism is growing as many worry that the economy is stuck in a low-growth trap.
Look to regional markets, urges Zambeef boss Published by Staff Writer on 4 September 2015 Small-scale farmers have a vital role to play.
Industrial blades supplier profiting from Africa’s food processing growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2015 Why a Cape Town manufacturer of specialised cutting tools has turned its attention towards Africa’s food processing industry.
The Uqalo Consumer Index: Headwinds for Nigerian consumer Published by Diane Laas on 4 September 2015 Our most recent index, based on data at the end of August, has fallen to 23.2x which is its lowest level since March 2014.
Why shopping centre developer is backing the town of Tete in Mozambique Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 September 2015 Terrace Africa is betting on demand for formal retail in the remote town of Tete.
DRC tries mega-farms to reduce food imports Published by Nick Long on 2 September 2015 The Democratic Republic of Congo is trying out a large-scale agricultural plan that is, to say the least, ambitious.
Trevor Manuel on role of private sector and what we can learn from Ethiopia Published by Sanlam Investments on 2 September 2015 Trevor Manuel shared his views on the most important investment challenges that South Africa and Africa currently face.
The pros and cons of working for a start-up Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 September 2015 ‘There is a big thrill in being part of a team that is innovating and pioneering something new.’
