How Esther Muchemi’s early bet on the growth of mobile telecoms paid off Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2014 Esther Muchemi, CEO of Samchi Group, sees opportunity where others see challenges.
Tanzanian solar pioneer on adapting energy models to meet rural needs Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2014 Tanzanian solar solutions pioneer Rex Energy is developing inexpensive energy models for rural households.
Business in Africa based on personal relationships, says scaffolding boss Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2014 “You cannot do business in Africa via the internet or emails, one has to physically visit potential customers.”
Profit vs non-profit: Why this Ugandan enterprise is no longer an NGO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 August 2014 “The best way to create a sustainable social impact is finding commercial solutions for social problems.”
How the entrepreneur behind Groove Awards bounced back from failure Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 August 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Kevin Mulei, founder of Kenya’s first gospel music awards show.
Meet the Boss: Alpesh Patel, founder, Mi-Fone Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2014 “In terms of role models, I look up to the hip-hop guys… these people came from nothing and they created empires.”
Communications boss on entrepreneurship and how to target your market Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2014 “African companies have the potential to be global leaders within many industries.”
Simba Corp – from small car dealership to leading conglomerate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 August 2014 Kenya’s Simba Corp has successfully diversified its business.
Creativity is the new money in Africa Published by Carlos Lopes on 20 August 2014 While there is clearly no shortage of talent in the continent, Africa has been relatively poor in profiting from it.
What a weak South Africa means for the rest of the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2014 Business leaders debate the impact that a weakening South African economy has on the rest of the continent.
Meet the Boss: Adil Popat, CEO, Simba Corporation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 August 2014 Kenyan CEO stresses importance of having a balance between work and family.
Talking business and exporting to Africa with Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Published by Kate Douglas on 19 August 2014 “Although we export all over the world, Africa is our main focus market.”
Unpacking Power Africa: A good opportunity for the private sector? Published by Kate Douglas on 18 August 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to OPIC about the nitty-gritty of the Power Africa initiative.
Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2014 PwC says investors should look beyond Lagos, Kinshasa and Johannesburg.
