Nakumatt – an example of Africa’s many strong, yet unlisted, companies Published by Sven Richter on 5 July 2012 What companies like Nakumatt do prove is that growth in Africa is possible and that there is a depth to the local economies beyond the listed companies we see.
Meet the Boss: Njeri Rionge, serial entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 July 2012 Njeri Rionge, one of Kenya’s most celebrated entrepreneurs, answers our questions.
What South African call centres can learn from India Published by Jed Hewson on 3 July 2012 “By harnessing the power of achieving more with less – fewer software costs, fewer IT costs, less of a dependence on costly real estate – we can essentially remove the borders and restrictions placed around technology the same way we’ve removed the borders between countries.”
Is Botswana really Africa’s most promising retail market? Published by Kate Douglas on 2 July 2012 Botswana is sub-Saharan Africa’s best new market for global retailers. This is if A.T. Kearney’s Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) for 2012 is to be believed.
Cheki.co.ke – disrupting Kenya’s auto market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 July 2012 Cheki Africa Media runs cheki.co.ke, a Kenyan online car classifieds business. The company also has dedicated websites for Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda.
Africa – home to world’s leading entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 28 June 2012 CEO and managing director of Kenya’s Equity Bank, James Mwangi, was this month awarded the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year for 2012.
Kenya’s top five media moguls Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 June 2012 Although many Kenyans can claim to own a small radio station, magazine or shares in a listed media house, the real kings are few.
Meet the Boss: Mickael Ghossein, CEO, Telkom Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 June 2012 “Any successful person needs to have a listening ear; this will help them be in the know of what is happening around them.”
International ad agency eyes South Sudan Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 June 2012 Advertising group TBWA is planning to open an affiliate agency in South Sudan as part of its expansion in east Africa.
Easier to be a market leader in Africa than India, says Mara Group MD Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 June 2012 Dinfin Mulupi interviews Ashish Thakkar, MD of Uganda-based Mara Group, about entrepreneurship and doing business on the continent.
Expatriates and the cost of living in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 22 June 2012 The city of Luanda in Angola has been ranked as the second most expensive place for expatriates to live in the world, according to this year’s Mercer’s Cost of Living survey.
Mogadishu: East Africa’s newest business destination? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2012 “It is a once in lifetime opportunity to see a country being rebuilt. We have seen it in Rwanda and Sierra Leone. Every time that happens it brings great opportunities.”
Pesa Pata: Kenya’s next big innovation? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2012 Kenyans can now access quick loans from their nearest kiosk thanks to a new product called Pesa Pata.
Meet the Boss: Liban Abdi Egal, chairman, First Somali Bank Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2012 Liban Abdi Egal, chairman of First Somali Bank, answers our questions.