East African oil and gas discoveries could kick-start economic transformation Published by Staff Writer on 16 July 2014 Standard Bank expects East African oil and gas discoveries to fundamentally transform the region’s economies.
Three things you should understand about African stock markets Published by Kate Douglas on 16 July 2014 What investors should know about using Africa’s stock markets to tap into its growth story.
African tech investor wants to back rule-breaking, unconventional thinkers Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2014 Mbwana Alliy identifies the traits and qualities he looks for in an entrepreneur.
Nigeria’s GDP: Bigger but slower Published by Yvonne Mhango on 15 July 2014 Renaissance Capital’s Yvonne Mhango looks at Nigeria’s growth prospects.
Meet the BRCK – rugged internet for Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 An innovative new product aims to improve internet access in emerging markets.
Entrepreneur trades corporate world for coffee shop business in Rwanda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to the founder of Brioche, an upmarket bakery and coffee business.
Thoughts on tribalism and cultural prejudice in the African workplace Published by Kate Douglas on 11 July 2014 Four multinationals share their experiences of employee tribalism or cultural prejudice in Africa.
Like wine, business people get better with age, says award-winning entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2014 “Success does not come in one day,” says top Kenyan entrepreneur Jennifer Riria.
How African companies can get the most out of Generation Y employees Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 July 2014 They might be impatient and less loyal, but Gen Y staff also have a lot to offer.
Africa’s top five most travelled to cities Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2014 The 2014 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index looks at Africa’s top five destination cities.
Mark Mobius: How big are emerging markets? Published by Mark Mobius on 9 July 2014 Statistical studies of gross domestic product in emerging markets have been in the news recently.
Meet the Boss: Jennifer Riria, CEO, Kenya Women Holding Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 July 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Jennifer Riria, the 2014 Kenyan country winner of the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year award.
How a Kenyan bakery is taking on the challenges of the business world Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2014 “Don’t think you will start a business and a year down the line you are the big guy in town.”
Thoughts from Toyin Saraki on women leadership and Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 July 2014 “I believe that our biggest challenge as women is to be able to step forward and to actually lead.”