Entrepreneur talks about launching the first Egyptian co-working space Published by Kate Douglas on 14 April 2014 “If you have an idea and are passionate about it, just do it,” says founder of The District.
Oil discoveries likely to drive demand for hotels in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 April 2014 Local and international hotel brands are growing operations in Nairobi.
Domino’s Pizza coming to Southern Africa: What you need to know Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 April 2014 Domino’s is another US fast food brand entering the African market.
The great debate: Experience vs qualification Published by Staff Writer on 11 April 2014 Managers are a crucial part of any business and need the right qualifications and industry experience.
Meet the Boss: Eline Blaauboer, managing partner, TBL Mirror Fund Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2014 After its success on a small scale, private equity fund manager would like to work with more businesses.
Nigeria vs SA: GDP is not everything, says Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 10 April 2014 Analyst says it is important to look at the bigger picture of Nigeria’s new label as top economy in Africa.
Africa’s natural resources no longer a curse? Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 10 April 2014 African leaders take action that could transform the mining sector.
Nairobi salon owner sees big money in the beauty business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 April 2014 With a recent private equity investment, Kenyan salon chain hopes to expand across East Africa.
Innovating in Nigeria’s commercial hub Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 April 2014 To get around traffic problems in Lagos, DHL Express transports express cargo via boat.
‘Mobile money has moved from this new thing into an industry,’ says MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 9 April 2014 Some 70% of world’s active mobile money users are in sub-Saharan Africa.
Meet the Boss: Ashok Shah, CEO, Apollo Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 April 2014 “You cannot get rich very quickly,” says Kenyan insurer.
Off the beaten track: Business lessons from building bamboo bikes Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2014 Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative co-founder Bernice Dapaah speaks about the challenges of starting a business.
East Africa ‘has all the ingredients for private equity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 TBL Mirror Fund looking to “buy into the growth story” of entrepreneurial businesses.
Ashok Shah’s tale of winning in the insurance game Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 After almost four decades in the industry, Kenya’s Apollo has seen its ups and downs.
