Will Tanzania’s two new innovation hubs boost the country’s tech scene? Published by Jonathan Kalan on 28 September 2012 Two new innovation hubs are challenging the notion that tech just won’t take off in Tanzania.
Proposed Nigerian reality show looking to lure the youth back to farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2012 A Nigerian company, Hayzee Mind Concept, is planning to launch a reality show where contestants will have to demonstrate their farming skills.
Ghanaian entrepreneur talks agribusiness and overcoming challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 27 September 2012 “I constantly have an urge to understand situations and find solutions for most problems I encounter.”
Engineering design firm wants to ‘bring Dubai to Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 September 2012 A leading UAE-based architectural and engineering design consultancy talks about setting up shop in Africa to explore new opportunities on the continent.
M&A: Opportunities for SA companies in rest of continent, but challenges remain Published by Claude Harding on 25 September 2012 “The challenge with acquisitions in African countries is that the formal economies are underdeveloped and so acquisitions are feasible only on a piecemeal basis.”
Africa: ‘my last posting for my career’ Published by Kate Douglas on 22 September 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to James Deiotte, Ernst & Young’s new Africa Tax Leader, on his decision to relocate to Africa.
Interview: Dominic Adu, CEO, Ghana Home Loans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 September 2012 How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi interviews Dominic Adu, chief executive of Ghana Home Loans about how the business was started and Ghana’s mortgage market.
Uganda’s oil deposits 40% higher than earlier believed Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 September 2012 Uganda’s oil deposits are 40% higher than earlier believed.
Why South Africa should take the rest of the continent seriously Published by Ivor Ichikowitz on 19 September 2012 The growth of other African economies can teach South Africa a thing or two, says Ivor Ichikowitz
Zambia attracts strong interest from international investor community Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 September 2012 Last week was a watershed moment for Zambia, as the country saw the hugely successful issuance of its debut US$750m record-breaking Eurobond on the international market.
Connecting Kenyan tech entrepreneurs with global expertise Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2012 “We want to give the possibility to everyone to set up and be a part of a large, strong African tech ecosystem.”
How Lois Gicheru is moving Kenya towards green energy Published by Kate Douglas on 14 September 2012 “Passion is the main trait an entrepreneur should have because when the chips are down it is the only trait that will fuel your hope.”
Interview: The man behind Africa’s answer to the iPad and iPhone Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Vérone Mankou, the 26 year old entrepreneur behind the African designed Way-C tablet.
From Juba to Nairobi – how companies are making money on the new frontier Published by Peter Guest on 12 September 2012 “As in all emergent markets, first movers stand to win – and win big,” says Peter Guest, journalist and author of Africa’s Century: Making Money On The New Frontier.
