Kenyan CEO attributes business success to lessons learnt from father Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 August 2014 Simba Corp CEO acquired his business acumen from his father.
Business in Africa based on personal relationships, says scaffolding boss Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2014 “You cannot do business in Africa via the internet or emails, one has to physically visit potential customers.”
Profit vs non-profit: Why this Ugandan enterprise is no longer an NGO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 August 2014 “The best way to create a sustainable social impact is finding commercial solutions for social problems.”
How the entrepreneur behind Groove Awards bounced back from failure Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 August 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Kevin Mulei, founder of Kenya’s first gospel music awards show.
Meet the Boss: Alpesh Patel, founder, Mi-Fone Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2014 “In terms of role models, I look up to the hip-hop guys… these people came from nothing and they created empires.”
The role of Togo’s export processing zone in the global value chain Published by Carpophore Ntagungira on 21 August 2014 In 1991, Togo launched one of the first export processing zones in Africa.
Communications boss on entrepreneurship and how to target your market Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2014 “African companies have the potential to be global leaders within many industries.”
Simba Corp – from small car dealership to leading conglomerate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 August 2014 Kenya’s Simba Corp has successfully diversified its business.
What a weak South Africa means for the rest of the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2014 Business leaders debate the impact that a weakening South African economy has on the rest of the continent.
Beyond the health crisis, Ebola hits Liberia’s economy hard Published by Patrick Hettinger on 19 August 2014 The Ebola outbreak threatens to reverse much of the economic progress Liberia has made over the past decade.
Talking business and exporting to Africa with Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Published by Kate Douglas on 19 August 2014 “Although we export all over the world, Africa is our main focus market.”
Kigali co-working space offering startups more than just a desk Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 August 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Jon Stever, founder of Rwanda’s The Office.
Unpacking Power Africa: A good opportunity for the private sector? Published by Kate Douglas on 18 August 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to OPIC about the nitty-gritty of the Power Africa initiative.
Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2014 PwC says investors should look beyond Lagos, Kinshasa and Johannesburg.