Entrepreneur explains how she built fashion company Rwanda Clothing Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 September 2020 We talk to Joselyne Umutoniwase about her company’s growth, competition in the industry and what it takes to build a profitable fashion label.
City on the move: Nyanza, Rwanda Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 September 2020 Nyanza holds opportunities for entrepreneurs interested in commercialising local craftsmanship and techniques.
Profit-making idea: Fashion accessories and auxiliary services in Rwanda Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 September 2020 Rwanda has few fashion accessory manufacturers nor are there component and auxiliary services suppliers to support the industry.
East Africa: Flame Tree Group CEO talks manufacturing opportunities and competing with multinationals Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 August 2020 Heril Bangera, CEO of Kenya’s Flame Tree Group, talks about opportunities he sees in the region, trends in the cosmetics industry and how his company competes against multinationals.
Rwanda: Founder of electric motorcycle company discusses his journey so far Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 August 2020 Josh Whale is the CEO of Ampersand, a Rwanda-based company which builds electric motorcycles and charging systems for motorcycle taxi drivers.
Talking business with the founder of East African consumer credit platform Lipa Later Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 July 2020 Lipa Later is a technology-driven, consumer credit platform available in Kenya and Rwanda.
Sokowatch – reinventing East Africa’s informal retail sector Published by Justin Norman on 4 June 2020 How Sokowatch connects informal retail shops in East Africa with consumer goods manufacturers, such as Unilever and Procter & Gamble.
Covid-19 and the future of African airlines: Kenya Airways and Airlink CEOs share their views Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2020 How the pandemic is currently impacting African airlines and what the industry could look like after the crisis.
The journey so far: Joanna Bichsel, CEO, Kasha (Rwanda and Kenya) Published by Nelly Murungi on 15 April 2020 ‘The most important lesson I learned from fundraising for an early-stage startup in East Africa: No one cares about your idea, they only care about your results.’
Rwandan industrialist always hunting for the next big business idea Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2020 Find out how Jean de Dieu Kagabo grew a Rwanda-based industrial group from a simple product: toilet paper.
Rwanda’s housing sector an opportunity for private investment Published by David Lawrence on 25 November 2019 Demand for secure, affordable housing in Rwanda is surging because of fast urban population growth.
Rwanda government pushes electric cars, bikes Published by Ruud Elmendorp on 8 November 2019 Volkswagen is demonstrating electric vehicles in Kigali, while a local company has begun selling electric bikes.
The role of rural women in making home brew: a Rwandan case study Published by Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu on 20 May 2019 The possibility of indigenous beverages to contribute to economic empowerment.
IFC case study: Tanzanian consumer goods company expands to Rwanda Published by Christine Wambaa on 20 May 2019 Business is booming for Bakhresa, a company that produces wheat flour.