How Standard Chartered is using smartphones to understand Nigeria’s economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2014 Accurate market data is often hard to come by in many African countries.
Meet the Boss: Ajay Patel, MD, Dawa Limited Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 October 2014 Ajay Patel answers our questions.
Zambia – landlocked or land lucky? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2014 “I believe being landlocked in the middle of Africa is now potentially a great advantage,” says Robin Miller of REIZ.
Entrepreneur explains why it is easier to be successful in Kenya than India Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 October 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Indian businessman Sriram Bharatam.
Rising brand consciousness among Zambian middle class Published by Kate Douglas on 29 October 2014 Abhilash Bajpai, director of home electronics and appliances retailer, Radian Stores, talks about the rise in brand consciousness he is seeing in Zambia.
No separation between work and pleasure in Lagos, says start-up coach Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 October 2014 “I think the best thing about Nigeria, specifically Lagos, is the energy of the work culture.”
Everyone’s private driver: Uber discusses its business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Uber has launched its taxi app in South Africa and Nigeria.
‘Facebook and online shopping? Yes! But please no internet banking’ Published by Bode Abifarin on 28 October 2014 Internet-loving Nigerians slow to adopt web banking.
Affordable housing: Nigeria’s big challenge also a ‘massive opportunity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Nigeria ranks among the top five nations globally where low-income families struggle to access affordable housing.
Ugandan kung fu culture fuels independent cinema Published by Lizabeth Paulat on 27 October 2014 For kids learning the martial arts, becoming a famous action star has become the ultimate goal.
Rabbit farming a winner for Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 October 2014 “We are making more money from rabbits than what cattle farmers make.”
Meet the Boss: Abhilash Bajpai, director, Radian Stores Published by Kate Douglas on 24 October 2014 “You have to be honest – honest to your profession, to your company and to your target customers. If you can do that it is the first step to success.”
Akili Dada – grooming young women to become movers and shakers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2014 Akili Dada seeks to address the need for greater representation of women in leadership roles in Africa.
Ex-banker trades cushy Bank of America job for the family business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 October 2014 “Here I can be a big fish in a small pond.”
