Technological innovations from entrepreneurs are making agriculture appealing again Published by Laurie Goering on 29 April 2019 Digital applications increase the economic security of choosing agriculture as a career.
Zimbabwe’s beef industry stampedes back to life Published by Ray Mwareya on 26 April 2019 After a decade in limbo, beef farmers are back in business.
The journey so far: Eric Rutayisire, CEO, Charis UAS Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 April 2019 ‘Sometimes not knowing the hard work involved in being an entrepreneur is actually a blessing.’
David Haglund: Opportunities in the next ‘emerging’ emerging market Published by David Haglund on 24 April 2019 Africa is often an overlooked part of the emerging-market story, explains Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity portfolio manager.
Setting architecture trends in Ghana one building at a time Published by Erla Rabe on 20 April 2019 ArchXenus, the first women-led architecture firm in Ghana, excels at creating inclusive spaces. Founder Nana Akua Birmeh, lets the buildings speak for themselves.
The journey so far: Constance Swaniker, CEO, Accents & Art Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 April 2019 ‘The entrepreneurship journey is not for the faint-hearted.’
Tanzanian food entrepreneur understands the value of branding Published by Erla Rabe on 15 April 2019 Providing consistent high-quality products, packaging and branding led to success for Jennifer Bash, Tanzanian-based CEO of Alaska Tanzania.
Ali Manzoor: Africa’s growing hospitality industry Published by Ali Manzoor on 11 April 2019 From luxury safari camps, to island retreats to conference hotels, the hospitality sector in Africa is booming, writes Knight Frank’s Ali Manzoor.
Developing affordable housing in Kenya: Businessman on lessons learnt Published by Vince Matinde on 8 April 2019 Karibu Homes understands the business case of providing homes to the lower-end of the market.
The journey so far: Martin Kiarie, CEO, Bean Interactive Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 April 2019 ‘When you focus on value creation and being true to your [business’s] vision, your ‘competition’ becomes your ability to execute what the market needs.’
The ups and downs of China’s Belt and Road Published by Wade Shepard on 5 April 2019 When opening up new markets to global development and trade, the promise of big rewards always comes hand in hand with inherent risks.
Michelle Kathryn Essomé: Local investors key to closing Africa’s financing gap Published by Michelle Essomé on 3 April 2019 African pension funds have a vast pool of cash that can play a pivotal role in supporting the continents private equity and venture capital ecosystem, writes Michelle Kathryn Essomé.
Rwandan industrialist always hunting for the next big business idea Published by Erla Rabe on 2 April 2019 ‘You can never be too young to make money. Age is just a number when it comes to business.’
Itumeleng Mukhovha: Investing in Africa – an outlook on Nigeria and Ethiopia Published by Itumeleng Mukhovha on 2 April 2019 The desperate search for growth, yield and solvency has led investors to pay more attention to emerging markets in Africa, writes Baker McKenzie’s Itumeleng Mukhovha.
