South African agri-focused businesses show increasing interest in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2013 With the land and water resources, Africa has the potential to meet the world’s food needs.
‘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.
Spinlet has turned the needs of African music lovers into a business Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2013 Online music platform Spinlet makes African music accessible across the continent.
Is it possible to define the African leader? Published by Ian Dean and Hennie du Plessis on 13 November 2013 African leaders are no different from leaders in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Owning 1% of a successful company is better than 100% of a floundering one Published by Kate Douglas on 7 November 2013 Nigerian businessman Mitchell Elegbe has some controversial advice for entrepreneurs.
Top 10 list of most gender equal countries in Africa Published by Yasmina Bekhouche on 30 October 2013 A World Economic Forum report ranks African countries on their ability to close the gender gap.
Africa may be the next factory to the world Published by Joe DeCapua on 29 October 2013 “Regional integration basically is about really facilitating movement in a region, in a zone, in a country, within a country.”
Nigeria’s Interswitch founder says it should have expanded into Africa sooner Published by Kate Douglas on 28 October 2013 Growing its electronic payments business, Interswitch Limited is concerned with creating jobs.
African Land Investments to buy shopping malls and office complexes Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 October 2013 “It was high time for somebody to set up a venture or a company that is going to be looking at acquiring completed properties.”
Understanding local payment methods is the key to African e-commerce success Published by Staff Writer on 25 October 2013 Nigeria’s Interswitch Verve and M-Pesa in Kenya are mobile payment systems online merchants need to know how to use.
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.
East Africa’s oil discoveries ‘may turn out to be a curse’, says analyst Published by David Arnold on 18 October 2013 While oil finds are expected to bring wealth, infrastructure, political and corporate challenges need to be overcome.
