How Alan Knott-Craig Jr is providing free Wi-Fi to townships Published by Kate Douglas on 15 December 2014 Alan Knott-Craig, of Project Isizwe, is partnering with governments to provide free public Wi-Fi, at a cost of only $0.09 per GB.
Meet the Boss: Alex Nyaga, founder, Parapet Cleaning Services Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 December 2014 “I think I am visionary, and I have a passion to do things that will have a greater impact in our society.”
Meet the Boss: Peng Chen, MD, Easy Taxi Kenya Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 December 2014 “Neither business nor life is ever a straight shot to the goal. You have to be ready to adjust.”
Where in Africa would your dollars buy less? Published by David Mwanambuyu on 11 December 2014 Luanda, the capital of Angola, is the most expensive city in Africa for expatriates.
Start-up snapshot: Breaking down language barriers with translation app Published by Kate Douglas on 11 December 2014 How we made it in Africa poses five questions to the 25-year-old entrepreneur behind Aweza.
What Bitcoin could mean for remittances in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2014 Could Bitcoin help curb Africa’s loss of US$1.8bn annually in remittance fees?
Why Shoprite is teaming up with pizza chain Debonairs in Angola Published by David Mwanambuyu on 10 December 2014 “Angola is a lucrative market where we currently have no presence, and Shoprite has done a phenomenal job there.”
How cleaning company founder made a success of a ‘thankless job’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 December 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Alex Nyaga, founder of Kenya’s Parapet Cleaning Services.
Why South Africa’s eTV founder is going mobile with TV streaming app Published by Kate Douglas on 8 December 2014 “If you want a pan-African mass medium, the only thing that is going to work is mobile.”
Domino’s Pizza: Kenyan and Nigerian customers prefer to eat in-store Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 December 2014 Talking fast food with the Kenyan franchise holder of Domino’s Pizza and ice cream brand Cold Stone Creamery.
Why a South African law firm is accepting Bitcoin as a payment option Published by Kate Douglas on 5 December 2014 Thomson Wilks is now accepting the crypto-currency Bitcoin as a form of payment from its clients.
Working for Aliko Dangote like doing an MBA, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2014 Talking business and entrepreneurship in Zambia with Monica Musonda, founder of Java Foods.
SABMiller and Coca-Cola Africa: Diversifying their fast-moving goods basket Published by Amin Alkhatib on 4 December 2014 SABMiller and Coca-Cola merger will create South and East Africa’s largest soft drinks bottling operation.
Forcing Tanzanian mobile operators to list an ‘extreme’ move Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 December 2014 “To force a private company to become a listed company without any regard to the maturity of the stock market is extreme.”
