Why a former doctor decided to start an online supermarket in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 15 April 2014 “Gloo.ng is an outpouring of affection to my wife, and by extension, to all our target users,” says founder.
Using the high-end health market for regional integration in Africa Published by Seye Abimbola on 15 April 2014 Increasingly more tourists are visiting African countries to receive healthcare.
Gossy Ukanwoke – Nigeria’s online university pioneer Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 April 2014 Offering courses in a variety of subjects, Beni American University students access all material online.
Takeaways big business as Famous Brands expands across East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 April 2014 Restaurant company plans to launch its Mugg & Bean coffee shop chain in Nairobi.
Africa’s middle class boasts high returns in consumer goods markets, says KPMG Published by Staff Writer on 14 April 2014 The single-largest investment and business opportunity in Africa will be its rising consumer market.
Oil discoveries likely to drive demand for hotels in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 April 2014 Local and international hotel brands are growing operations in Nairobi.
Domino’s Pizza coming to Southern Africa: What you need to know Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 April 2014 Domino’s is another US fast food brand entering the African market.
The great debate: Experience vs qualification Published by Staff Writer on 11 April 2014 Managers are a crucial part of any business and need the right qualifications and industry experience.
Meet the Boss: Eline Blaauboer, managing partner, TBL Mirror Fund Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2014 After its success on a small scale, private equity fund manager would like to work with more businesses.
Africa’s natural resources no longer a curse? Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 10 April 2014 African leaders take action that could transform the mining sector.
‘Mobile money has moved from this new thing into an industry,’ says MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 9 April 2014 Some 70% of world’s active mobile money users are in sub-Saharan Africa.
Meet the Boss: Ashok Shah, CEO, Apollo Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 April 2014 “You cannot get rich very quickly,” says Kenyan insurer.
African seaports: Upgrade or drown Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 9 April 2014 A World Bank study notes that only a few African seaports are world class.
Off the beaten track: Business lessons from building bamboo bikes Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2014 Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative co-founder Bernice Dapaah speaks about the challenges of starting a business.
