How Muthoni Ndonga started Nairobi’s Blankets & Wine event Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 November 2014 Blankets & Wine is one of the most popular events among Nairobi residents.
‘Tough times don’t last, tough people do,’ says fashion designer Sally Karago Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 November 2014 How Kenya’s Sally Karago built her fashion business.
Bringing MAC cosmetics to Kenya a dream come true for local entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 November 2014 After trying for many years to launch the MAC brand in Kenya, Joyce Gikunda has finally reached her goal.
Retail in Nigeria – a lucrative business for those who get it right Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 10 November 2014 A new generation of Nigerian consumers is drawing retailers from all over the world.
The coffee shop that keeps Silicon Savannah caffeinated Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 November 2014 Pete’s Coffee keeps Nairobi’s technology entrepreneurs caffeinated as they work on building their start-ups.
What it means to be middle class in the Republic of the Congo Published by Jennifer Lazuta on 7 November 2014 Republic of Congo: everyone is poor in this small oil-producing country, the middle class just less so.
What you should know about doing business in Africa’s fastest growing economy Published by Staff Writer on 7 November 2014 In its recent ‘World Economic Outlook’ report, the International Monetary Fund says Chad will be Africa’s fastest growing economy in 2014
Q&A: The ‘supamama’ who saw the potential in Kenya’s mother and baby industry Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 6 November 2014 Harnet Bokrezion talks to Christine Khasinah-Odero, the entrepreneur behind Kenya’s Supamamas.
How to become an African success story: Six tips from Zambeef’s boss Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2014 ‘There was no empire in the beginning I can assure you of that,’ said Francis Grogan, co-founder and CEO of Zambeef.
British shoe maker Clarks eyeing African opportunities Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2014 British high street footwear brand Clarks is set to double the number of stores it has in Africa.
Building a tea and avocado empire in Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2014 How we made it in Africa looks at Tanzanian company Tatepa’s tea and avocado empire.
Made in Kenya: Pharmaceutical firm has pan-African ambitions Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 November 2014 Kenya’s Dawa Limited wants to expand its reach across 30 African countries.
Talking Africa perceptions vs reality with the first woman to bike around the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2014 South African Jolandie Rust shares some of her insight into, and experiences of, travelling in Africa.
An East African manufacturer’s journey from modest start-up to listed company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 November 2014 Flame Tree Group has ambitions to become a pan-African player.
