Consumer goods: Steps to effectively access the Kenyan market Published by Karimi Kiambi on 27 February 2015 For all its business and investment potential, the country can be a hard nut to crack.
Chai Bora: The tea company with great ambitions in Tanzania and beyond Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 February 2015 Chai Bora MD discusses the company’s plans and the benefits of having private equity investors on board.
Private equity firm wants to propel Tanzanian businesses to greater heights Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 February 2015 Talking investment with CEO of Mkoba Private Equity Fund.
Start-up snapshot: Tanzanian IT entrepreneurs juggling studies and business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 February 2015 “Today we are making enough money to cover the company’s bills and support ourselves as well as pay for our university education.”
Zimbabwe: Africa’s best-kept secret? Published by Anna Rosenberg on 25 February 2015 Anna Rosenberg finds Zimbabwe holds large opportunities for business, despite the country’s dire economic and political crisis.
Meet the Boss: NJ Ayuk, managing partner, Centurion Law Group Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2015 “To keep going forward we can’t be held back by this self-bigotry of low expectation.”
‘Parlez-vous Anglais?’ Not understanding in Abidjan Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 February 2015 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his experiences from a recent visit to Ivory Coast.
What a Tanzanian IT entrepreneur learnt from his previous business failure Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 February 2015 Benedict Tesha, owner of Jamaa Technologies, talks about the factors that led to his previous business’s collapse.
Meet the Boss: Mustafa Suleimanji, MD, Lamudi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 February 2015 “It’s an exciting time in Africa and the internet is shifting the way we do business.”
Why Tanzania’s real estate market is taking off Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2015 “In Dar es Salaam there is a huge increase in the purchase of apartments,” says Mustafa Suleimanji, managing director for Lamudi in Tanzania.
How this company built a business by charging phones in rural Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 February 2015 Juabar has built a franchise network of micro-business owners who offer phone charging services.
Nigerian business culture and incentives: An inside perspective Published by David Sand on 18 February 2015 A look at Nigerian business culture and the incentives that will give companies a much needed edge over their competitors.
Aggressive strategy required to reduce the unbanked in Nigeria – but possible Published by Staff Writer on 17 February 2015 Nigerian banking continues to face significant headwinds – in relation to both revenue and costs.
Meet the Boss: Kapila Ariyatilaka, MD, Chai Bora Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 February 2015 “Be honest in your dealings. You will sleep well and will still make the money you require to live in this world.”
