Doctor-turned-entrepreneur bullish about Ethiopia's healthcare sector Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 March 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Dr Mohammed Nuri, founder and CEO of Medtech Ethiopia.
What it takes to run Tanzania’s first revolving restaurant Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 March 2015 “Being part-owner of a restaurant is not easy and it’s not glamorous.”
Businessman Saleh Nasreddin upbeat about Ethiopia’s food industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 March 2015 Saleh Nasreddin’s journey in business.
Start-up snapshot: Co-founder of Ethiopia’s Addiscan discusses his business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 March 2015 Our best strategy has been to approach businesses and demonstrate our product.
Meet the Boss: Saleh Nasreddin, founder, NAS Foods, Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 March 2015 “In Africa, everything is good business. You just have to plan well, work hard and do it right.”
Do e-books pose a threat to traditional bookstores in South Africa? Published by Darren Taylor on 20 March 2015 While e-books are on the rise in South Africa, the physical book is far from out of business.
Private equity in Ethiopia: Talking investment with Schulze Global Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 March 2015 In 2008 Schulze Global Investments became the first international private equity firm to open an office in Ethiopia.
Running an online business in Tanzania: Insights from a US-born manager Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 March 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Erfaan Mojgani, country manager of online marketplace Kaymu in Tanzania.
Kenya and incentive programmes: An inside perspective Published by David Sand on 18 March 2015 Employee incentives are generally a new concept in Kenya, but businesses that identify their value stand to gain.
Wheelbarrows of dollars: Understanding informal trade in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 March 2015 Informal trade shouldn’t be crushed, but rather formalised using incentives, says Ecobank research head.
Entrepreneur on building his mobile phone charging kiosk franchise in Rwanda Published by Justin Probyn on 16 March 2015 Rwandan Henri Nyakarundi answers How we made it in Africa’s questions and shares his vision for ARED.
Investors: Do Nigeria’s benefits outweigh challenges? Published by Anita Powell on 16 March 2015 Investors focused on Africa say Nigeria offers huge opportunities, but also huge challenges.
Start-up snapshot: Showing companies what their customers really think Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 March 2015 “Like many growth stage start-ups, our major challenges are capacity constraints, both technological and in human resources.”
Start-up snapshot: Providing affordable solar energy solutions to rural Ethiopia Published by Justin Probyn on 13 March 2015 EnVent is an Ethiopian for-profit business that provides affordable solar energy products and phone charging solutions to the rural market.
