Is Rwanda set to reap the demographic dividend? Published by Tom Bundervoet on 15 February 2013 From almost every point of view, Rwanda’s performance over the past decade has been an unambiguous success story.
Traders will never become billionaires, says businessman John Kithaka Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 February 2013 How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi talks to John Kithaka, founding member and CEO of the FEP Group.
Interview: How Kenya plans to become Africa’s ICT hub by 2017 Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 February 2013 How we made it in Africa‘s Dinfin Mulupi finds out about Kenya’s National ICT Master Plan.
East African SMEs need to do more to meet the expectations of foreign investors Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 February 2013 “Entrepreneurs need to show very specifically what their plan is,” says Walter Lamberson, a partner at Open Capital Advisors.
Increasingly wealthy Nigerians: fast cars, healthy foods and fashionable clothing Published by Kate Douglas on 13 February 2013 Nigeria offers investment potential for companies looking to capitalise off the population’s increased consumer spending power.
South Africa’s investment edge in sub-Saharan Africa – time to use it or lose it Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2013 Crunch time has arrived for South Africa’s position as investment gateway to Africa.
Traditional paper books still king in Kenya, but probably not for long Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 February 2013 Dinfin Mulupi caught up with Text Book Centre director Sarit Shah, to find out how e-books pose a threat to its business.
Why the Barclays/ABSA Africa merger is a good deal Published by Jan Meintjes on 11 February 2013 In many ways Africa has been the favourite story for South African equities in 2012. African expansion strategies have been richly rewarded by the market over the past 12 months.
Top businessman shares 15 pieces of advice for Africa’s entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 8 February 2013 Top South African businessman Fred Robertson shares his secrets to success.
Kenya is ready for new things, say founders of Nairobi yoga studio Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 February 2013 “Kenyans are not closed minded; they are always looking for opportunities to experience new things.”
Business travel driving the growth of Nigeria’s hotel industry Published by Sinah Gasela on 7 February 2013 “As Africa’s economic development hubs continue to grow, so does the movement of business and leisure travel within the continent.”
South African food companies continue expansion into rest of continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2013 Although South Africa is the most advanced economy on the continent, its economic growth is relatively sluggish compared to other African countries.
Discussing Kenya’s business environment and the upcoming elections Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 February 2013 “I truly do not expect Kenya to have violence that will be anywhere near the scale of the 2007/2008 post election violence.”
General Electric to invest $1 billion in Nigeria Published by Heather Murdock on 4 February 2013 American conglomerate General Electric says it will invest US$1 billion in Nigeria, promising to more than triple the country’s electrical output over the next 10 years.