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.
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.
