Stay focused, have vision and build a good team, says business MD Published by Kate Douglas on 27 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to SureSwipe managing director, Paul Kent.
The evolution of startup competitions: the case of Pivot East Published by Nicolas Friederici on 27 August 2013 Innovation competitions of all sorts have become prevalent throughout Africa.
Meet the Boss: Eddah Gachukia, founder, Riara Group of Schools Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 August 2013 “I think idleness is the largest enemy of youth in Africa.”
UK-based Soma Oil & Gas talks about its plans in Somalia Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2013 Soma Oil & Gas is the first company to sign an oil deal with the new Somali government.
Professional services firms look beyond South Sudan’s challenges Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 August 2013 “South Sudan, as part of East Africa, has the potential to become a substantial market in the next few years.”
Nigeria is littered with opportunities, says technology entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2013 “From marketing to media to entertainment to content, entrepreneurs are making big bets on technology.”
Creating a work-life balance: advice to female business owners Published by Staff Writer on 23 August 2013 Juggling a startup business and a family can be challenging.
How Ghana’s Michael Agyekum Addo built his business with almost no startup capital Published by Anthony Sedzro on 23 August 2013 Anthony Sedzro talks to Kama Group founder, Michael Agyekum Addo, about his entrepreneurial journey.
Entrepreneur grows her hobby into a successful cheese making business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Kalpa Padia, founder of Kenya’s Raka Milk Processors.
Mozambique – first and third world in one place Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 August 2013 While Mozambique’s economy has experienced rapid growth over the past years, much of this new wealth has not trickled down to the broader population.
Nigeria: The land of entrepreneurs Published by Baldwin Berges on 22 August 2013 Baldwin Berges takes a closer look at Nigeria’s entrepreneurs who are the driving force behind this increasingly assertive nation.
Kenyan animator makes his mark on the advertising industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 August 2013 A Kenyan animator is breaking ground and gaining business with his successful animated advertisements.
South African firms need to tap into opportunities in rest of continent, says Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2013 “We are arguably losing ground to many other competitors in the region.”
Entrepreneur takes Kenyan tea to new heights Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 August 2013 Noticing a gap in the market, a Kenyan entrepreneur developed an original tea brand, to great success.