Free Facebook – a way for African mobile operators to boost internet use? Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2014 “Facebook has been a fantastic driver of data on mobile networks.”
How David Mwendele is making money to fund his youth charity Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 April 2014 “I was very frustrated seeing fellow youth who were not lucky enough to get an education suffering.”
Every1Mobile creating and connecting communities of mobile phone users Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2014 Every1Mobile provides users with content, products and services to help them fast track into the formal economy.
How Freddie the Dreamer introduced technology in rural Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 April 2014 “If you go to my village today almost 90% of the youth know how to use computers. I am very proud of that.”
Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five retail markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 March 2014 The African Retail Development Index highlights markets that hold potential for growth in retail.
Meet the Boss: Patrick Ngowi, founder and CEO, Helvetic Group Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2014 “I love making people smile, especially for those that get light for the first time in the rural areas.”
‘Age is nothing but a number,’ says the young CEO behind the Helvetic Group Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2014 Entrepreneur brings solar energy to rural communities in Tanzania.
Private equity firm explains why it is backing the East African growth story Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 February 2014 “The macro story in East Africa echoes that of Africa, and that makes it a relatively more attractive region.”
Seven reasons to pay attention to the Swahili language Published by Neil Payne on 28 February 2014 Swahili could become a more important language, and anyone looking to Africa should pay attention to it.
21-year-old Tanzanian talks about her soap manufacturing business Published by Staff Writer on 15 January 2014 “Entrepreneurship is a process,” says Domitila Silayo, second runner up for the 2013 Anzisha Prize.
Will Africa’s natural resources boom benefit the poor? Published by Anand Rajaram on 9 January 2014 Anand Rajaram highlights the need to ensure revenues from oil, gas and mining benefit African populations.
‘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.
Report highlights 2014 trends in mergers and acquisitions Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 January 2014 The Deal Drivers Africa report forecasts M&A activity in Africa for next year.