Meet the Boss: David Kuria, founder and CEO, Ecotact Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 January 2014 David Kuria advises young people to transform their knowledge into something economically sustainable.
‘Don’t rush’ common currency IMF boss tells East African Community Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2014 “Make sure the East African Monetary Union can actually teach the Europeans how to do it right.”
Fastjet likely to become more pan-African in 2014 Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 January 2014 Low-cost carrier Fastjet looks to expand routes across the continent.
Impact of Africa’s innovation hubs: Too early to call? Published by Kate Douglas on 17 December 2013 Tech hubs are springing up across Africa, and will gain much from collaborating with each other.
Five must-know African consumer trends to run with in 2014 Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2013 Africa – and more importantly, African consumers – will be firmly on the global stage in 2014.
How SME financial access in Africa compares to other developing economies Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2013 An AfDB report shows that many African SMEs have difficulty accessing external financing.
From coffee to beer to mining: A glimpse into Rwanda’s business environment Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2013 How we made it in Africa spends a day with DHL in Kigali, Rwanda.
Meet the Boss: Ahsan Manji, managing director, Weetabix East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 December 2013 Ahsan Manji and his team are ambitious, striving to achieve their Big Hairy Audacious Goals.
Family businesses in Rwanda ‘need to improve their financial records’ Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2013 Many businesses are denied funding as their records are not up to scratch.
How cereal maker Weetabix plans to grow its business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 December 2013 Cereal maker Weetabix is cashing in on changing breakfast habits.
Focus on the basics, and the money will come in, says food entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 9 December 2013 Prosoya Kenya founder explains how to attract finance.
A focus on niche markets reduces risk for Rwandan coffee producers Published by Kate Douglas on 3 December 2013 Huye Mountain Coffee has gained success in the international market with its speciality coffee.
Paul Kagame: A digital president leading a technology movement Published by Uwimana Basaninyenzi on 29 November 2013 An avid user of social media, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame is pushing technological innovations.
Entrepreneurs, stand out and be remembered Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2013 Looking different and handing out colourful business cards can help investors remember you.