How a Kenyan furniture maker captured the high-end market with a unique idea Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2013 “It would be much easier to be employed, get paid at the end of the month and go home. But then you don’t have much freedom.”
Dream big: Have a global vision from the start, says manufacturing boss Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2013 “I believe entrepreneurs are the drummers of any society and determine the rhythm of a country’s economy.”
How East Africa can avoid the resource curse Published by Ken Opalo on 7 August 2013 In many ways Eastern African states are lucky to be late arrivals at the oil and gas game.
Securing Africa’s land for shared prosperity Published by Frank Byamugisha on 2 August 2013 Better land governance will help to secure a brighter future for all Africans.
Euromonitor’s top five frontier markets in Africa for long term investment Published by Media Eghbal on 14 June 2013 Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Cameroon stand out as attractive markets for long term investment, according to Euromonitor.
The big potential in African smallholders Published by Pat Devenish on 9 May 2013 A strong relationship with smallholder farmers is central to Seed Co’s approach.
Many opportunities for Tanzanian entrepreneurs, but doing business is still no walk in the park Published by Kate Douglas on 3 May 2013 A number of opportunities and challenges exist for entrepreneurs and businesses in Tanzania.
Why Africa is an important market for beauty company L’Oréal Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi caught up with L’Oréal East Africa managing director Patricia Ithau.
Interview: The man who is bringing the Subway franchise to Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 April 2013 American entrepreneur Christopher J. Bak runs two Subway franchises in Tanzania, and plans to expand to Kenya later this year.
Young serial entrepreneur, Nadeem Juma, explains how to be a success in Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 February 2013 “If you don’t have a string of failures behind you, it means you have learnt nothing. Failure is a big part of being an entrepreneur.”
Talking business with the man behind Tanzanian startup Bongo Live Published by Kate Douglas on 14 January 2013 “The time is now to be the pioneer and grab the opportunity,” says tech startup entrepreneur.
Five things you should know about East Africa’s massive gas discoveries Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2012 Large gas discoveries off the East African coastline could be a major economic boost. However, prosperity is by no means a given.
Tanzania: a land of obstacles and untapped opportunities for businesses Published by Kate Douglas on 26 October 2012 Godfrey Mosha, founder of Principal Company in Tanzania, has identified some of the pros and cons of doing business in the country.
Four business lessons I learnt on top of Kilimanjaro Published by Premie Naicker on 16 October 2012 “I can’t deny that halfway through I wished I opted for retail therapy instead, but truth to be told, I won’t exchange the lessons I learnt on my journey for anything in the world.”