Kenya’s new hotels and restaurants creating opportunities for interior contractors Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 June 2014 “We are seeing more demand for our services as more new hotels near completion.”
Meet the Boss: MD Ramesh, regional head, Olam International Published by Kate Douglas on 25 June 2014 “I made a career from coming to the continent.”
Six lessons Nigerian tycoon Hakeem Belo-Osagie has learnt in business Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2014 Nigerian businessman on dealing with uncertainty and why relationships are everything.
John Deere on the trends driving African farming Published by Kate Douglas on 23 June 2014 Agriculture in Africa has only recently emerged from being a predominantly donor sector, says Jacques Taylor.
Can Kenya’s tourism industry bounce back from terror attacks? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 June 2014 Over the last 12 months Kenya has suffered numerous terror attacks that have killed close to 200 people and dented the country’s image abroad.
Meet the Boss: James Omwando, CEO, KK Security Published by Staff Writer on 20 June 2014 “If there is a crisis I don’t panic.”
Why Woolworths’ African food stores rely on exports from South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 June 2014 Woolworths is expanding its African food operations, but sourcing local fresh produce remains a challenge.
Meet the Boss: Salim Anjarwalla, MD, African Cotton Industries Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 June 2014 “I am very conservative. I am not necessarily a high risk taker.”
Manufacturers in East Africa need to keep up with changing retail trends Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2014 African Cotton Industries MD says manufacturers need to constantly stay ahead of the game.
Njeri Rionge on how African SMEs can become global players Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 June 2014 “We have to be prepared to offer goods and services that are to an international standard.”
Survey reveals Africa’s most expensive cities for expats Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 June 2014 Two African cities are included in the top 10 of a recent ranking of the world’s most expensive cities for expatriates.
What it takes to be a successful industrialist in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2014 Proponents of manufacturing say the sector is a great opportunity for Africa to industrialise and provide jobs to millions of unemployed.
Epson: SMEs driving printer sales in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2014 Japanese electronics manufacturer Epson is expecting growth in demand for printers in East Africa due to a surge in private sector activity.
An in-depth look at how Africa’s richest man made his fortune Published by Simon Allison on 13 June 2014 Aliko Dangote made his fortune by gambling on Nigeria’s success when others would not dare.
