‘Corporate life is the best business school for entrepreneurs’ Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2014 South African David Green talks about leaving corporate life for the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.
No maternity leave: Being a woman entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2014 South African Theresa Cupido talks about women entrepreneurship and growing a business in road marking and civil engineering field.
Meet the Boss: Jabu Basopo, GM Southern and East Africa, Visa Inc. Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 September 2014 Jabu Basopo says there are three main components that contribute to success in leadership.
Liquor giant replacing imports with local manufacturing in key African markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 August 2014 Distell has acquired land for factories in both Angola and Nigeria.
Meet the Boss: Terry Mungai, CEO, Ashleys Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 August 2014 “When a client is not satisfied it really bothers me.”
Pakistani businessman moves from Dubai to set up restaurant in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2014 “Succeeding in Kenya depends on how much patience and risk appetite you have.”
Meet the Boss: Francis Kibhisa, MD, Rex Energy (Tanzania) Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2014 “The main problem I see with young African guys is they want to grow overnight.”
How Kenya’s Terry Mungai built her beauty empire Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2014 Terry Mungai’s rise to the top was not without its challenges.
Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital emerges from the shadow of war Published by Brian Klaas on 27 August 2014 Once rocked by war and ethnic tensions, Abidjan is again rising.
Pros and cons of buying a franchise business: Perspectives from an entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 27 August 2014 Johan Kilian talks about his decision to become a Pie City franchisee.
How Esther Muchemi’s early bet on the growth of mobile telecoms paid off Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2014 Esther Muchemi, CEO of Samchi Group, sees opportunity where others see challenges.
Tanzanian solar pioneer on adapting energy models to meet rural needs Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2014 Tanzanian solar solutions pioneer Rex Energy is developing inexpensive energy models for rural households.
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.”
