Startup snapshot: Tanzanian company sees opportunity in waste management Published by Justin Probyn on 21 August 2018 Phenix Recycling connects innovative startups using waste as a resource with businesses that are struggling to responsibly manage their trash.
Nuya’s Essence: Tanzanian beauty queen finds her business groove with natural skincare products Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 20 August 2018 Hellen Dausen launched Nuya’s Essence in 2013 in the backyard of her parents’ home with personal savings and an investment from her parents.
Tanzanian entrepreneur builds cleaning detergent business from a side hustle Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 6 August 2018 Talking business with Vida Nasari, founder of Kazymate Company Limited – house of the Viax brand in Tanzania.
Five African countries to watch in 2018 Published by Roddy Barclay on 24 January 2018 Five key African markets which face notable challenges in the year ahead.
The journey so far: Fahad Awadh, co-founder, YYTZ Agro-Processing Published by Justin Probyn on 5 January 2018 ‘Throughout history, great individuals are those able to transform weakness and setbacks into strength.’
Is the African mining sector becoming uninvestable? Published by Warren Beech and Jessica Black Livingston on 24 August 2017 Positive views of investment in Africa don’t always extend to the mining and natural resources sector.
Resource nationalism moves up a gear in Tanzania Published by Dan Paget on 31 July 2017 One of Tanzania’s gold mining companies have been slapped with $190bn bill for revised taxes, interest and fines.
In Tanzania, unemployed youths turn to agriculture Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 28 April 2017 The story of a Tanzanian journalist turned agripreneur.
How this Tanzanian beauty queen started her own furniture business Published by Mfonobong Nsehe on 6 March 2017 We caught up with Jacqueline Ntuyabaliwe to chronicle her transition from musician and beauty queen to furniture entrepreneur.
The commodification of African wildlife: A controversial business Published by Kate Douglas on 19 January 2017 Wildlife expert says African animals are worth more alive, and in Africa.
Doing business in Africa? Top businessman shares his thoughts Published by Mohammed Dewji on 17 January 2017 Four things you should know, from one of the region’s most successful entrepreneurs.
Mombasa and Dar es Salaam, gateways to east Africa Published by Otavio Veras on 1 December 2016 The Kenyan and Tanzanian ports are the most important in the region.
Homegrown companies top list of east Africa’s best brands Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 November 2016 A look at the Superbrands East Africa winners.
The rise of Africa’s megacities Published by Eve Strauss on 3 October 2016 Dar es Salaam, Casablanca, Nairobi and Khartoum poised for megacity status.
