Connecting with young Kenyans via the Sheng urban language Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2015 “These 20-year-old kids will have purchasing power tomorrow. Sheng is the language to use to resonate with them.”
Analysis: OPEC’s recent meeting and implications for the crude market Published by Tom Nelson on 9 June 2015 Investec’s Tom Nelson shares his outlook for oil after the latest OPEC meeting.
Nollywood takes on Paris Published by Lisa Bryant on 9 June 2015 After India’s Bollywood, Nigeria’s Nollywood is the world’s second-largest filmmaker, producing 2,000 or more movies every year.
M-Changa: Modernising traditional fundraising in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 June 2015 A local tech start-up is adding a touch of modernity to an age-old practice.
A new Nigerian government increases opportunities for the private sector Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2015 Four prominent businessmen discussed the economic outlook for Nigeria under its new government.
Opening to global economy: What MasterCard’s deal in Somalia means Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to MasterCard about what its recent partnership with a Somali bank means for remittances and travel.
Private equity firm explains why it invested in Zimbabwe’s dairy industry Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Spear Capital about their $6m investment deal with a leading dairy company.
Q&A: Why Ethiopia ‘just cannot be ignored anymore’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 June 2015 Addis Alemayehou, managing partner of advertising agency 251 Communications, talks about the opportunities in the Ethiopian market.
Start-up snapshot: Taking time and stress out of hiring staff Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 June 2015 Uhired.me is a Kenya-based company that seeks to make the hiring process less time consuming.
Cotton On opens in Namibia, looking elsewhere in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 29 May 2015 The Australian fashion retailer expands into its second African country.
In pictures: The opening of Nairobi’s Garden City mall, one of the largest in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 May 2015 London-based private equity firm Actis today opened Nairobi’s Garden City mall.
Meet the Boss: Mark Essien, CEO, Hotels.ng (Nigeria) Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2015 Hotels.ng, a Nigerian hotel booking website, recently secured $1.2m in funding from international investors. We talk to founder and CEO Mark Essien.
Tech company making it possible to communicate with hard-to-reach African consumers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 May 2015 Echo Mobile allows organisations in Africa to connect with anyone, anywhere, using any phone.
Chandaria Industries: Waste paper turned into a thriving Kenyan business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 May 2015 Chandaria Industries has grown to become one of the largest tissue and hygiene products manufacturers in East and Central Africa.
