Room for trade growth between Africa’s two economic powerhouses Published by Kate Douglas on 28 June 2013 According to research by Standard Bank, there is substantial room for growth in trade between South Africa and Nigeria.
Partnership building key to success in pan-African markets Published by Nick Durrant on 27 June 2013 “The key to success in Africa lies in collaboration,” writes Nick Durrant, director of Bluegrass Digital.
Rwanda – a tiny country that has made great progress Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2013 Rwanda has made great strides since the dark days of its 1994 genocide.
Meet the Boss: Rebecca Enonchong, CEO, AppsTech Published by Kate Douglas on 26 June 2013 “Success is not linear; you will experience ups and downs. Humility helps keep it all in perspective.”
Emerging Africa: How the global economy’s ‘last frontier’ can prosper and matter Published by Kingsley Moghalu on 26 June 2013 “Africa has no automatic future. The continent will have a future that it shapes by itself.”
Meet the Boss: João Figueiredo, CEO, Único Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 25 June 2013 “I never go to sleep before I have answered every single email I received during the day.”
Stevia: a sweetener for Kenyan exporters – and farmers’ pockets Published by Kim Lewis on 25 June 2013 A natural sweetener is providing Kenyan farmers with an opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing supply chain that includes several other countries from around the world.
Meet the entrepreneur who sacrificed his high paying job to start a health movement Published by Kate Douglas on 24 June 2013 Elan Lohmann gave up his corporate job and convertible to start his own health organisation, SleekGeek.
‘Success that comes gradually has a solid base,’ says real estate entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 June 2013 Kenyan real estate entrepreneur Daniel Ojijo told Dinfin Mulupi more about his business and shared some advice to other budding entrepreneurs.
Africa’s Banker of the Year explains his decision to open a bank in Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 21 June 2013 “A lot of people were quite confused with my decision,” says João Figueiredo.
Founders of Nigerian online retailer Jumia talk about managing a fast growing business Published by Olaolu Olusina on 21 June 2013 “It’s amazing how much potential there is in this market.”
Africa’s agribusiness industry continues to attract private equity interest Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2013 Two recent private equity deals in Africa’s agribusiness and food sectors show that investors continue to see opportunities in these industries.
Travel agency boss talks about the lessons she has learnt in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talked to Shian Travel founder and managing director Jane Gituto about her business journey.
Four tips for business success in Madagascar Published by Kate Douglas on 20 June 2013 Mamy Rakotondraibe, manager of DHL in Madagascar, shares advice for business success on the island.