‘Detailed plans are key to starting a business,’ says franchise owner Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2013 Starting a business takes detailed thought and hard work, and “sometimes you just have to walk away from ideas”, says construction entrepreneur Jonathan Pepler.
Examining Cameroon’s unique business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 August 2013 The Central African country of Cameroon is unique in that it has both English and French as official languages.
Entrepreneur says Kenya has more opportunities for new businesses than UK Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 August 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Kenya-based entrepreneur Sarah Russell, who quit her journalism career to start a bakery.
The growing anger of the merely, barely middle class Published by Sina Odugbemi on 9 August 2013 In many developing countries when you are merely middle class you have a problem.
Farai Gundan discusses her business ventures and opportunities in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 August 2013 Entrepreneur and media personality, Farai Gundan, shares her thoughts on Africa’s potential.
How Jennifer Barassa built one of Africa’s top advertising agencies Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2013 Jennifer Barassa, founder of Top Image, explains to Dinfin Mulupi how she started one of Kenya’s most successful advertising agencies.
Three requirements for business success: luck, tenacity and sailing close to the wind Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to serial entrepreneur Tim Matthis.
How East Africa can avoid the resource curse Published by Ken Opalo on 7 August 2013 In many ways Eastern African states are lucky to be late arrivals at the oil and gas game.
Meet the Boss: Pete Muraya, CEO, Suraya Property Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 August 2013 Pete Muraya, a successful Kenyan property developer, answers our questions.
Eight Ghanaian entrepreneurs share their business advice Published by Kate Douglas on 6 August 2013 Over the past year, How we made it in Africa has interviewed a number of entrepreneurs who are operating startups and businesses in Ghana.
How Nomanini wants to replace airtime scratch cards Published by Kate Douglas on 5 August 2013 Nomanini is a South African based startup that has developed a prepaid airtime vending platform specifically for the African context.
Agroforestry offers potential for greater food security in Africa Published by Kate Langford on 5 August 2013 Integrating trees with agriculture, crops and livestock, is significantly increasing livelihoods, food security and environmental stability.
Kenya’s Maria Sovich explains how she turned her love for cooking into a business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Maria Sovich, founder of Kenyan Classic Preserves.
A Maasai warrior’s approach to business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2013 Nelson Ole Reiyia runs a safari camp targeting foreign tourists.