Meet the Boss: Addis Alemayehou, managing partner, 251 Communications, Ethiopia Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2015 Addis Alemayehou answers our questions.
Financing boda-bodas in Uganda: Where banks say no, this entrepreneur says yes Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2015 Michael Wilkerson is one of the founders of Tugende, a company that offers a lease-to-own model to help Ugandan boda-boda drivers own their own motorcycle.
Airline Flydubai increasing its business on the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2015 UAE’s low-cost airline Flydubai is increasing its routes to several destinations in northern and eastern Africa.
Kenya’s economy is growing, but hinges on renewal of US trade pact Published by Lenny Ruvaga on 10 March 2015 Kenya has emerged third among the top 20 fastest-growing economies in the world, according to a 2015 survey by Bloomberg.
Nairobi’s famed matatu graffiti is back, and putting artists in business Published by Hilary Heuler on 9 March 2015 For the past 10 years the Kenyan government has forbidden any external painting on Nairobi’s shared taxis, “matatus”. Until now.
MasterCard talks Zimbabwe’s remittance market and the role of mobile money Published by Kate Douglas on 9 March 2015 A look at MasterCard’s partnership with Steward Bank and EcoCash to assist remittance transfers.
African pension funds should invest more in local private equity, says fund manager Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2015 Pension funds in Africa should direct more money towards financing private equity firms that fund local enterprises.
South Africa’s newest low-cost airline has pan-African ambitions Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2015 Skywise, South Africa’s newest low-cost airline, has its eyes set on becoming a regional carrier.
How a rule-breaking Kenyan succeeded in the hair industry… in South Africa Published by Karimi Kiambi on 6 March 2015 Tracy Wangari launched her Cape Town-based salon in 1999 and maintains a hands-on role in the now successful venture.
Bitcoin exchange expands to Kenya, sees potential in using M-Pesa Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2015 Global Bitcoin exchange Igot has been granted access to the mobile money service M-Pesa, currently used by about 17 million Kenyans.
How this entrepreneur is bringing power to rural Zimbabwe Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 March 2015 In 2013 Simbarashe Mhuriro (30) partnered with a Swiss-German renewable energy company to develop grid-connected solar plants.
East Africa has more to offer than just Kenya, says SAP boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2015 Andrew Waititu, SAP’s MD for East Africa, says companies will miss out if they don’t grow their presence beyond their host country.
From frontier to emerging market – Kenya’s economic rise Published by David Sand on 4 March 2015 The future of Kenya’s business environment is looking increasingly bright as the national economy continues to grow at an enviable pace.
Diversifying from oil: Angolan sovereign wealth fund eyes hotel investments Published by Kate Douglas on 2 March 2015 “The main goals of the fund are to preserve state reserves but also to create additional sources of revenue,” says FSDEA’s chairman.
