Nestlé partners with Kenyan farmers to boost milk production Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2011 Nestlé, one of the world’s largest food manufacturers, has partnered with local farmers in Kenya to improve the quality of milk produced in the region.
Doing business in Sierra Leone – tough but not impossible Published by Claude Harding on 9 May 2011 Doing business in Sierra Leone is difficult but overcoming the challenges is not impossible, says Nikolai Germann, managing director of Addax Bioenergy.
Kenyan food company riding healthy living wave Published by Regina Ekiru on 8 May 2011 Azuri Health, a Kenyan enterprise that manufacturers and distributes healthy foods, is helping Kenya’s rural farmers get market access for their cereals and fruits.
How we made it in Africa to attend World Economic Forum on Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2011 How we made it in Africa’s editorial team will be attending this year’s World Economic Forum on Africa, set to kick off in Cape Town today.
Many Africans still not aware of mobile money transfer benefits Published by Claude Harding on 4 May 2011 Despite the exciting developments in the continent’s mobile money transfer space, there is still a lack of knowledge among many Africans about the use of the technology.
Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit addictive, says Stanbic IBTC boss Published by Claude Harding on 3 May 2011 Chris Newson, CEO of Stanbic IBTC Bank says the Nigerian people’s entrepreneurial spirit and energy are “incredibly addictive and powerful”.
Entrepreneur watch: I sold my wedding ring to stay in business Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 May 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru speaks to Jenny Luesby, founder and chief executive of African Laughter, a Kenyan public relations and new media company.
Barclays’ South African subsidiary introduces no-frills banking Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2011 The brightly coloured, “funky”-looking outlets is a big step away from the lender’s traditional halls.
New Radisson hotel set to open in Lagos Published by Claude Harding on 26 April 2011 A new 125 room hotel in Lagos’ busy port precinct of Apapa is set to open its doors in the first quarter of 2013.
Mzoli’s owner focused on township economic development Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2011 “Our main mission was to bring together people from all walks of life. People of all colour must get together over a piece of meat.”
South Africa trying to position itself as Africa’s Islamic finance hub Published by Claude Harding on 22 April 2011 “Even though Islamic finance has been around for 50 years, more than half of the continent’s Muslim population remains unbanked.”
Sharp eye on Kenya’s electronics market Published by Regina Ekiru on 20 April 2011 Sharp Electronics, the Japanese manufacturer, has its eyes cast on Kenya, a market awash with cheap counterfeit electronics from China.
Why Nokia Siemens decided to base its Africa head office in Kenya Published by Claude Harding on 20 April 2011 Nokia Siemens Networks has picked Nairobi, Kenya as a base for its headquarters for the entire African region.
Insight Angola: April update from Roger Ballard-Tremeer Published by Roger Ballard-Tremeer on 19 April 2011 More than ever before the Angolan market is presenting high return on investment opportunities for traders and investors.
