How technology is shaping thought leadership in Africa Published by Rimini Makama on 22 July 2015 Leadership is replacing ‘Africa rising’ as the new meme for Africa.
How Obama inspired a mobile bar business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 July 2015 Brian Owango built a successful business by mixing drinks.
Meet the Boss: John Buckley, MD, Safarilink Aviation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 July 2015 John Buckley is co-founder and managing director of Safarilink Aviation, a Kenyan airline that operates scheduled and private charter flights to popular tourist destinations across East Africa.
Three lessons from brewing Heineken in Africa Published by Peter Vanham on 20 July 2015 Heineken CEO explains the counterintuitive strategy that helped him become one of the company’s youngest leaders.
South Africa: App helps navigate complex new child visa laws Published by Kate Douglas on 20 July 2015 Drive South Africa has recently introduced an app to help travellers navigate the country’s new child visa regulations.
Water purification: Tanzanian sees business opportunity instead of challenges Published by Onyedimmakachukwu Obiukwu on 20 July 2015 Tanzanian innovator Askwar Hilonga uses nanotechnology to decontaminate water.
Start-up snapshot: Bicycles doubling as moving billboards in rural Mozambique Published by Justin Probyn on 20 July 2015 How we made it in Africa speaks to Lauren Thomas, co-founder of Mozambikes, about the company’s business model.
Meet the Ghanaian entrepreneur with a solution to rural farmer struggles Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2015 Alloysius Attah (26) has one solution to many problems faced by rural farmers – and it’s a simple one.
Infographic: The desktop is not yet dead – ordering food online in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 16 July 2015 While most Africans use their mobile phones for entertainment purposes, studies have shown some still remain reluctant to do banking and payments on their handsets.
Defiant return of Nairobi’s Westgate Shopping Mall Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2015 The Westgate Shopping Mall, the scene of a deadly terror attack two years ago, is set to re-open this Saturday.
Start-up snapshot: Championing the use of bitcoin in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2015 Talking bitcoin with the co-founder of Bitsoko.
Dangote Group on the Africa opportunity Published by McKinsey on 13 July 2015 Aliko Dangote, CEO of West Africa’s largest conglomerate, discusses expansion plans for his company.
Why Tropical Power sees big potential for biogas in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2015 Tropical Power wants to build green energy projects across the continent.
Hong Kong firm wants to give African start-ups access to Asian market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2015 Nest Investments is seeking to invest in globally scalable African technology start-ups.