In Nigeria, sugar at home, sweets from abroad Published by Heather Murdock on 22 March 2013 Northern Nigerian farmers boast about land that could be some of the most productive for sugar in West Africa.
‘I have not had a day off in six weeks,’ says restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 March 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Seven Restaurants co-founder and renowned chef Kiran Jethwa
Hotel group invests in Ghana’s ‘boom town’ Takoradi Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2013 Takoradi’s deep water sea port, and the fact that it is the hub of Ghana’s nascent oil industry, makes it a strategically important economic development node.
Former banker explains why he quit his job to bring Naked Pizza to Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 March 2013 “This is much more fun – I am doing something I am passionate about.”
‘Africa has come of age,’ says top businessman James Mwangi Published by Barnaby Simons on 19 March 2013 James Mwangi has transformed Equity Bank into East and Central Africa’s largest bank
Entrepreneur watch: Microbrewery competing with multinational players Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 March 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Alan Murungi, founder of Kenya’s first boutique brewery business.
Meet the Boss: Fred Robertson, executive chairman, Brimstone Investment Corporation Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2013 “Business is a long road and overnight success is never overnight.”
Seeking out opportunities and managing the risk – how Lonrho operates in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 March 2013 UK-based Lonrho, an Africa-focused investment group, makes about 80% of its profits from countries deemed as high-risk.
Angolan president’s son talks about the country’s new sovereign wealth fund Published by Kate Douglas on 11 March 2013 How we made it in Africa speaks to José Filomeno de Sousa dos Santos, one of the directors of Angola’s new sovereign wealth fund.
Tech entrepreneur talks about the highs and lows of running a startup in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 March 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Ugandan-based entrepreneur Titus Mawano.
Kenya’s tech industry: over-hyped or just learning to walk? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 March 2013 First there was the hype, then the criticism. Dinfin Mulupi looks at what’s going on in Silicon Savannah.
BRICS and Africa: insight from Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2013 The fifth BRICS Summit will be based on the theme “BRICS and Africa – partnership for development, integration and industrialisation”
‘Kenya election risks do not change fundamental investment case for the country’ Published by Sven Richter on 4 March 2013 The international community will watch today’s election in Kenya closely, hoping to see a peaceful process.
Dubai-style property developments arrive in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 March 2013 Nairobi’s skyline is changing, propelled by multinationals setting up regional offices and a growing demand for high-end housing.