Growing appetite for tech products in Angola, says venture capital fund Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2014 “There is a growing appetite for high-end consumer products such as smartphones.”
By 2030 Nigeria could have a higher GDP than the Netherlands or Malaysia Published by Staff Writer on 24 July 2014 There is another side to the Nigeria story that has been overshadowed by the recent headlines.
How this fruit business was turned around from the brink of collapse Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 July 2014 “I have learned to keep my friends close and my creditors closer.”
Are South Africans seen as too arrogant when doing business on the continent? Published by Kate Douglas on 24 July 2014 “There is a wariness about South Africans and how they do business.”
Discussing venture capital and entrepreneurship in Angola Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 July 2014 “Things are improving in the country but the change will not happen overnight.”
Can Silicon Savannah’s software success be replicated in hardware? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2014 While Kenya made its name in software, a handful of entrepreneurs are now taking the leap into developing hardware.
Africa’s ‘Sex and the City’ showing potential as a serious business Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 July 2014 An African City has been described as the continent’s answer to hit US television series Sex and the City.
Are exchange controls a benefit or detriment to African business? Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2014 A look at the complexities of exchange controls in Africa and the role they are currently playing in South Africa.
Jewellery boss on why her business is about more than just making money Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 July 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Njuhi Chege, founder of RiRi Jewellery.
Don’t ignore what Africa does best – the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 21 July 2014 Nigerian-American journalist and author, Dayo Olopade, talks about the heart of Africa’s commercial activity.
Danone acquires stake in dairy company linked to Kenyan president Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 July 2014 French food giant Danone has bought a 40% stake in East African milk processor Brookside Dairy.
Newspaper hopes to lure young readers by cutting political coverage Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 July 2014 Xtra Publishing wants to grow its Nairobi newspaper brand across the continent.
How Cameroon’s Rolex award winner created Africa’s first medical tablet Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2014 Cameroon’s Arthur Zang is the 26-year-old inventor of the Cardio Pad, believed to be Africa’s first medical tablet.
African agriculture needs young entrepreneurs Published by Kim Lewis on 17 July 2014 Young men and women from the countryside do not want to stay and work in the agriculture sector.
