Allan Gray on finding investment opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2015 Investing in Africa has its constraints, but the continent also presents a range of compelling opportunities.
Start-up snapshot: Smarter factories with cameras that act as human eyes Published by Justin Probyn on 5 May 2015 Egyptian start-up QEYE produces technology that can detect defects in cloth, such as holes and errors in colour and dyeing.
Reducing the risks of investing in agri-preneurs: How this Kenyan is doing it Published by Kate Douglas on 4 May 2015 “There is nothing genius about what we decided to do.”
Tanzanian tech entrepreneurs gradually making their mark Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 May 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Johnpaul Barretto, co-founder of tech innovation space Kinu.
Ethiopia: Big demand for housing, hotels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 May 2015 Ethiopia’s capital is undergoing a major construction boom.
Africa’s overlapping trade blocs trigger illegal trade Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2015 A look at how overlapping membership of trade regimes can trigger illegal trade, using Kenya’s sugar sector as an example.
Why foreign-educated Ethiopians are returning home Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 April 2015 Young professionals are heading back home after spending years living and studying abroad.
No cash needed using South Africa’s SnapScan Published by Justin Probyn on 29 April 2015 “We tried to design a product which allowed absolutely everybody to be part of the formal side of the economy.”
Start-up snapshot: Weddings can be costly… or an income source Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Rezene Gebresilassie, founder of wedding services company Mushira Entertainment.
Ghana: Ensuring business success through skills development Published by Paul Malherbe on 28 April 2015 The importance of having a capable and motivated workforce cannot be overstated.
Big business potential in East Africa’s smaller cities and towns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 April 2015 Unpacking the potential in cities and towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret and Kahama.
Meet the Boss: Nadine Tinen Tchangoum, country director, PwC Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 24 April 2015 “Always do what you say.”
Africa Tech Trends: The growing power of mapping Published by Tom Jackson on 24 April 2015 Tom Jackson looks at the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
FMCG success in Cameroon: Business leaders share their tips Published by Kate Douglas on 23 April 2015 How we made it in Africa asks business leaders to share their tips and strategies for FMCG success in Cameroon.