The businessman who built a castle in rural Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2013 Growing up in a sleepy village in the rural Nyeri region of Kenya, George Tafaria Waititu always dreamt of transforming the area.
Why the troubles in eastern DRC shouldn’t deter business people Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2013 With large areas of uncultivated arable land and unexploited mineral deposits, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is arguably the country in Africa that holds the most untapped potential.
Africa needs double digit growth to catch up with rest of world, says Arnold Ekpe Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2013 Is Africa only looking attractive because many other parts of the world are doing so poorly?
Ghanaian entrepreneur describes how startups can benefit from accelerator programmes Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2013 Gerard Yitamkey, CEO and co-founder of Ahonya, explains how accelerator programmes can help startups.
Television entrepreneur, Dorothy Ghettuba, explains how she got to where she is today Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 July 2013 Dorothy Ghettuba quit her job in Canada and moved back to Kenya to follow her passion for TV production.
How a South African digital company is tapping into the potential on the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 9 July 2013 Nicholas Durrant, MD of Bluegrass Digital, talks about doing business across the continent.
Tony Elumelu: ‘The age of aid is ending – it is now time for the private sector to lead’ Published by Tony Elumelu on 8 July 2013 Last week was the first time, in my memory, that a US president came to Africa with investment at the top of his agenda.
Africa will not change overnight, but now is the time to invest, says restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2013 “Next year we want to be in ten locations. It is achievable. I am optimistic about the market,” says Morne Deetlefs, the owner of Big Square in Kenya.
Rupu CEO explains how they built a successful e-commerce business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 July 2013 Ben Maina sits at the helm of a business that has been described as the Groupon of Kenya.
Top entrepreneur gives six secrets to business success Published by Kate Douglas on 4 July 2013 Jacky Goliath, co-founder of De Fynne Nursery in South Africa, shares some valuable business lessons.
Three new trends that will impact Nigeria over the coming months Published by Anna Rosenberg on 4 July 2013 Technological and political developments are forcing companies to adjust strategies for long-term growth.
Television personality Julie Gichuru talks about her business ventures Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 July 2013 “If we as Africans don’t do it then we will find ourselves on the periphery of our own growing economies, as others leverage these opportunities.”
Looking for investors? Prove there is a market for your product, says Ahonya founder Published by Kate Douglas on 2 July 2013 “You have to do something extraordinary in the beginning before someone will notice you.”
General Electric to expand its investments in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 2 July 2013 General Electric is in the process of expanding its investments into sub-Saharan Africa as part of the recently announced Power Initiative.
