Building a thriving furniture business with a hammer and a few rusty nails Published by Justin Probyn on 27 February 2017 How this husband-and-wife team started Eco Furniture Design from their garage.
Zimbabwe’s latest $5 bond note causes a greater value distortion Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2017 Zimbabwe’s new $5 bond note is struggling to hold its one-to-one value with the US dollar.
Uganda: Illegal immigrant turned entrepreneur builds top-rated tourism business Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2017 Before founding his business, Walter Wandera was first a school dropout, homeless, and even an illegal immigrant.
Achieving success in magazine publishing: The story of Couture Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 February 2017 Kenyan businesswoman Olive Gachara knows all too well that building a media business from scratch is no mean feat.
Meet the Boss: Michael Ugwu, general manager west Africa, Sony Music Published by Justin Probyn on 22 February 2017 ‘You never know what you might find on that tougher path because it is a road less travelled.’
Hotel real estate assets are catching the eye of African pension funds Published by Kate Douglas on 22 February 2017 Hotel operator Carlson Rezidor is in talks with a handful of pension funds across the continent.
The story of a ‘born global’ South African ice tea brand Published by Chris Human and Geoff Bick on 21 February 2017 How this small local company struck it big.
Agriculture in Africa: Potential versus reality Published by Otavio Veras on 21 February 2017 The low productivity levels of agriculture in Africa have resulted in a worrisome scenario: it does not meet the growing demand for food from urban centres.
Owner of Kenyan online bookstore on growing Africa’s publishing industry Published by Kate Douglas on 21 February 2017 When Kenyan Magunga Williams launched his online bookstore at the end of 2015, he knew very little about starting and running a business.
Egypt: Investors are flipping new property developments within 30 days Published by Kate Douglas on 20 February 2017 Since the Egyptian pound was unpegged from the dollar, investor demand for new developments has boomed.
Why Sony is pursuing music streaming in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 20 February 2017 ‘We do believe Nigeria could return to a top spot with regards to a music consumption market in the world.’
The new era in Kenyan banking – innovate or die Published by Jeff Aludo on 17 February 2017 The banking industry in Kenya is under pressure.
Want to own three properties by 30? Here is how this South African did it Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2017 Be prepared to make sacrifices, says Mochele Noge.
Nigerian FDI is falling, but investors are loving its debt Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2017 Nigeria’s latest Eurobond issuance had no trouble attracting investment. Here is why.
