Fashion store owner on recovering from the Westgate mall attack Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2014 Last year’s terrorist attack in Kenya’s capital has had an adverse effect on businesses operating in the shopping centre.
US market offers growth potential for Ethiopian-based food manufacturer Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2014 Mama Fresh Injera has teamed up with investors to increase its exports to the US and Europe.
Developers and homeowners revitalise Johannesburg’s inner city Published by Peter Cox on 3 February 2014 “Living in the city was a means to connect with people in an everyday, ordinary way,” says developer Dirk Bahmann.
Meet the Boss: Nicholas Nesbitt, general manager, IBM East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2014 “We should really get to believe that we deserve better and then act upon it,” says IBM regional boss.
Why South African mining is losing its appeal to Australian investors Published by Staff Writer on 31 January 2014 Investors are wary of labour strife, the nationalisation debate and government accountability in South Africa.
Under construction: ‘Niger is like a newborn country’ Published by Gaicha Saddy on 30 January 2014 After a decade of little growth, Gaïcha Saddy is positively surprised by recent development projects in Niger.
Understand Africa’s uniqueness and be rewarded in 2014 Published by RisCura on 30 January 2014 RisCura offers thoughts on the challenges of investing in sub-Saharan Africa.
‘Africa still in early stages of adopting technology,’ says IBM boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 January 2014 US firm IBM grows business in East Africa as more companies and governments start using technology.
The story of Best Ayiorwoth: Starting a microfinance business at age 19 Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 When a young Ugandan orphan had to cut short her high school education, she swore she would take a stand. And she did.
French fertiliser manufacturer targets commercial farmers in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Roullier Group launches Kenyan branch for its premium fertilisers.
Kenyan coffee shop brands join forces to capture growing consumer market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Israeli-owned Artcaffé in joint venture with Kenyan coffee shop Dormans.
New Yorker talks about running a tech startup in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 January 2014 Adam Nelson’s company offers a local cloud service to African firms.
Kenyan island business makes high-end handbags from washed up objects Published by Kate Douglas on 27 January 2014 Founder of artistic creation company Ali Omar talks about his budding business on the Kenyan island of Lamu.
Jack of all trades and successful in many Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 January 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur Tony Kibagendi shares his lessons about growing and diversifying businesses.