Interview: The business of developing solar energy projects in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Stephen Mullennix, senior vice president of US-based renewable energy firm SolarReserve.
Mike Macharia – the Kenyan businessman with pan-African ambitions Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 January 2013 Kenyan entrepreneur Mike Macharia was only 25 when he ventured into business, establishing Seven Seas Technologies, one of East Africa’s leading tech companies.
Strategies Nigerian companies use to attract and retain top employees Published by Kate Douglas on 10 January 2013 Africa’s skills shortage means that companies have to increasingly up their game in attracting and retaining top employees.
What to expect from Kenya’s economy in 2013 Published by Wolfgang Fengler on 10 January 2013 The dawn of a new year is a good time to reflect on the past year and look ahead.
Meet the Boss: Mike Macharia, Group CEO, Seven Seas Technologies Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 January 2013 “Business is about people and my biggest challenge is about developing and retaining the right kind of talent.”
How a group of women in Burkina Faso started their own microcredit system Published by Olivier Nyirubugara on 9 January 2013 Olivier Nyirubugara investigates how a self-initiated microcredit system is boosting women’s business opportunities.
Tax incentives in South Africa aim to encourage investment in innovation Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2013 Tax benefits for investment in research and development could help boost South Africa’s economy.
More to Mauritius than cocktails and turquoise waters Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 January 2013 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his thoughts on Mauritius.
Tinsel actress Lizz Njagah talks about Kenya’s film and TV industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2013 “Right now, the industry needs people who are brave enough to make films, not for short term gain, but with long term thinking.”
Entrepreneurship is a tool for solving problems, says Dropifi CEO Published by Kate Douglas on 20 December 2012 David Osei, co-founder and CEO of Dropifi, talks innovation and entrepreneurship.
Three key trends that will shape Nigeria in 2013 Published by Anna Rosenberg on 19 December 2012 Anna Rosenberg, a senior analyst for sub-Saharan Africa at Frontier Strategy Group, looks at the developments that will shape West Africa’s economic powerhouse in the new year.
Meet the Boss: Tabitha Karanja, CEO, Keroche Breweries (Kenya) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 December 2012 Tabitha Karanja is the founder of Keroche Breweries, the first ever beer factory to be owned by a Kenyan.
Why resilience is key to making it in the film and TV business in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 18 December 2012 With over 25 years experience, Carolyn Carew tells How we made it in Africa what it takes to make it in the film and TV business.
Four ways how technology can boost African farming Published by Femi Adewunmi on 18 December 2012 The one area where technology can have the greatest impact in Africa is in the agricultural industry, the largest economic sector in most countries on the continent.