Nigerian designer discusses the business of fashion Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2012 “I view entrepreneurship as a vehicle for the realisation of one’s vision, dreams and passion,” says Kiki Kamanu.
No need to reinvent the wheel, just listen to your customers Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2012 “You don’t necessarily have to reinvent the wheel, you just simply have to be a good listener to what your customers require,” says one of South Africa’s top entrepreneurs.
Challenging perceptions about Somalia Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 August 2012 “Urban businessmen, international corporations, and rural pastoralists have all functioned in stateless Somalia, achieving standards of living for the country that are equal or superior to many other African nations.”
Hotel group discusses the strategy behind its African expansion Published by Kate Douglas on 22 August 2012 City Lodge Hotels Limited, has decided to venture out of South Africa for the first time with its entry into Botswana and Kenya.
Competition in micro-lending industry fast increasing, says Letshego MD Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2012 How we made it in Africa asks Jan Claassen, the group managing director at Letshego Holdings, about the role of micro-lending in Africa today.
Woman entrepreneur talks about having guts in business Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2012 “I know that hardships and struggles right now are preparation for where I want to be in five years.”
Mining: Kenya’s next frontier for economic growth? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 August 2012 Kenya’s first large-scale mine is on track to spur development of the mining sector
Nigeria moving forward, but still a difficult business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 August 2012 Nigeria is definitely moving forward, although it remains a challenging country in which to do business, says Derrick Roper, CEO of Novare Equity Partners.
Ethiopian Airlines first carrier outside Japan to fly Boeing 787 Dreamliner Published by Claude Harding on 20 August 2012 Ethiopian Airlines last week took possession of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Ethiopian is the only airline outside Japan to fly the new state-of-the-art aircraft.
Three of Southern Africa’s agribusiness hotspots identified Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2012 ASNAPP, an NGO with offices in a number of countries across the continent, recently identified three areas in Southern Africa that hold good potential for the cultivation of fresh produce or food processing.
Why Actis is investing in Kenyan office space Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 August 2012 How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi chats with Koome Gikunda, investment principal at Actis, about the firm’s investments in Kenya.
Uganda’s tech industry needs less of the same, says expert Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2012 Albert Mucunguzi, founder of Uganda’s PC Tech Magazine, talks to How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi about the state of Uganda’s technology sector.
Possible oil and gas in Lake Malawi strains Tanzania-Malawi border feud Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 August 2012 Malawi and Tanzania are scheduled to hold a high level meeting on the 20th of August on a standoff over oil and gas exploration as well as on the ownership of Lake Malawi.
Topshop looks to Africa for growth opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 14 August 2012 UK-based fashion chains Topshop and Topman, owned by the Arcadia Group, are coming to South Africa, with plans to open their flagship outlet in Johannesburg’s Sandton City by end November.
