Meet the Boss: Tunji Olowolafe, chairman, GZ Industries Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 March 2014 “We need to educate all our people. That way we will achieve true freedom and prosperity.”
From phones to fashion to rice: Online shopping gaining traction in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2014 A number of companies are vying to become the Amazon of their respective territories.
Meet the Boss: Herman Mashaba, founder, Black Like Me Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2014 “As much as I do use my instinct, I also take calculated risks,” says South African businessman.
Nigerian manufacturer cashing in on demand for drinks in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 March 2014 With more Africans drinking beer and soft drinks, GZI is well placed to expand its business.
Ethiopian spice exporter discovers new markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 March 2014 With clients around the world and across Africa, Feed Green Ethiopia Exports is seeing business success.
Past Anzisha Prize finalists urge young entrepreneurs to enter for 2014 Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 March 2014 “We are looking for young people who have that intelligence, that drive, that hunger and that passion for what they are doing.”
E-commerce site connects craftswomen to global market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 March 2014 Online platform Soko enables Kenyan artisans to sell their handcrafted jewellery to a wider market.
Five ways Africa can become a global force in farming Published by Kate Douglas on 25 March 2014 With its land and water resources, Africa has the potential to feed itself and become an exporter.
Meet the Boss: Dr Betty Gikonyo, co-founder and CEO, Karen Hospital Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 March 2014 “From a scientist’s perspective, I think corruption is a mutant gene.”
The growth of Africa’s millionaires is likely understated, says Standard Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 24 March 2014 The bank is seeing a growing number of high net worth individuals in many countries across the continent.
‘Business is not a short sprint, it’s a marathon,’ says baby product maker Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 March 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur has filled a gap in the market selling locally made baby care products.
Burundi – more than black coffee and banana beer Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 21 March 2014 This landlocked East African country has good potential for growth.
The ‘absurdity’ of manufacturing in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 March 2014 African cocoa farmers see tiny portion of profits from finished products.
Don’t ignore Nigeria’s smaller neighbour Benin Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2014 Consulting firm A.T. Kearney has ranked Benin as the 11th most attractive market for retailers in Africa.
