How Strive Masiyiwa won his first mobile licence by recognising the informal economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 October 2014 “I understood the informal sector was real.”
Meet the Boss: Karl Westvig, CEO, AFB Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 October 2014 “You can’t build a big business without trusting people.”
Why African companies should view China as a market, not as competition Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 October 2014 “China is no longer the factory of the world. China is becoming the market of the world.”
Meet the Boss: Enase Okonedo, dean, Lagos Business School Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 October 2014 “I’m a strong advocate of work-life balance.”
Sisal production akin to ‘printing money’ suggests METL Group boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 October 2014 “Today the prices of sisal in the world are US$2,000 a ton, and my cost of production is $700 a ton.”
Jas Bedi: The Kenyan industrialist who sees opportunity in everything Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 October 2014 “I never look at a problem and moan and groan. To me everything is opportunity.”
No escalator to the top, says ‘pan-African’ businessman Kris Senanu Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 October 2014 “You have to take the stairs, and at each step there will be barriers.”
South African CEO sends unusual warning to Pizza Hut and Domino’s Pizza Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 October 2014 In a frank statement, Famous Brands CEO warns the two American pizza brands not to expect an easy ride in South Africa.
Interior design boss sells creativity and imagination Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 October 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Moshe Noiman, founder of Classic Mouldings.
Meet the Boss: Jaswinder Bedi, CEO, Bedi Investments Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 October 2014 “I wouldn’t call myself a workaholic, but my wife does.”
Group of risk-taking friends transform plantation into golf haven for Kenya’s rich Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 October 2014 Where once stood overgrown bush and sisal plantations, now sits a luxury golf estate .
Meet the Boss: Kris Senanu, deputy CEO, AccessKenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 October 2014 “I don’t believe in jobs. I believe in seeing opportunity.”
Vipingo Ridge golf estate – where Kenya’s wealthy can escape reality Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 October 2014 At the Kenyan coast stands the 2,500 acre Vipingo Ridge golf development.
E-payment start-up SimplePay wants to beat cash in Nigeria Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 October 2014 How we made it in Africa interviews the entrepreneurs behind SimplePay.
