Think your biggest challenge is access to finance? You are wrong! Published by Kate Douglas on 27 November 2013 Randall Kempner highlights two challenges that makes finding funding difficult for entrepreneurs.
Meet the Boss: Barbara Birungi, director of Hive Colab/founder of WITU Published by Kate Douglas on 22 November 2013 Empowering women in technology and business is Barbara Birungi’s passion.
‘Regional expansion is only logical,’ says Britam Group CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 November 2013 CEO Benson Wairegi highlights an effective team as integral to the success of his company.
ICTs set to transform smallholder farming Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2013 ICT4Ag conference highlights the importance of ICTs such as mobile phones in growing Africa’s agriculture industry.
Why Evernote is expanding into Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 November 2013 Tech company Evernote is tapping into the growth of knowledge-focused businesses in Africa.
Rwanda’s improving business environment is turning heads Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2013 The 2014 Doing Business report ranks the East African country at 32nd place globally in ease of doing business.
Russian technology company eyes Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2013 Fairwaves’s small base station enables mobile phone users in unconnected regions to make calls within a 10km radius.
Fresh Life toilets: A small business project and social initiative Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2013 Saenergy provides a solution to budding entrepreneurs and the lack of clean toilets in Nairobi’s slums.
How Indian vehicle manufacturers are winning in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2013 Since 2008 Indian car exports to African countries have grown 160%, shows report.
Tourism entrepreneur welcomes development in northern Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 October 2013 Tour operator speaks about his passion for unique destinations, as well as challenges in the tourism industry.
Meet the Boss: Manu Chandaria, industrialist Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 October 2013 Now in his eighties, Manu Chandaria is concerned about Kenya’s poverty levels.
The provision of affordable and middle income housing on the African continent Published by Promotional Feature on 2 October 2013 Rapid urbanisation is likely to lead to an increase in the demand for housing and service delivery.
One smallholder’s warning for the future of farming in Africa Published by Sandy Andelman on 1 October 2013 Issues like food production, biodiversity, water and energy are all interconnected, and need to be treated as such.
Dubai investor expects ‘fast growth’ in Africa’s mid-market hotels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 October 2013 “Not everybody can afford $300 a night,” says Diar Capital founder as it moves into the mid-range hospitality market.