What products are Nigerians buying online? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2014 Nigerian online shopping platform Jumia lists its 10 top selling products for 2013.
Nigeria aiming to reap benefits of agricultural goals Published by Oxford Business Group on 17 January 2014 Nigeria is looking to the land to boost employment, ease its dependence on oil and ensure food security.
Kenya’s Ken Oyaya on making money from doing what you love Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 January 2014 Investing in and empowering his employees has allowed this entrepreneur to focus on growing his business.
Guinea opening up to the outside world, but investors need a long-term mindset Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 January 2014 Despite perceptions of instability, Guinea is developing, with the government promoting its potential.
Putting the balance into MBA Published by Siegie Brownlee on 16 January 2014 To gain the most out of undertaking an MBA it is important to create balance between studies, life and work.
21-year-old Tanzanian talks about her soap manufacturing business Published by Staff Writer on 15 January 2014 “Entrepreneurship is a process,” says Domitila Silayo, second runner up for the 2013 Anzisha Prize.
Kenyan architect goes a long way in solving sanitation issues in slums Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 January 2014 By building toilet and shower facilities David Kuria’s Ecotact has greatly improved hygiene in informal settlements.
It is the time for African fashion, says leading Malawian designer Published by Kate Douglas on 14 January 2014 Fashion designer Lilly Alfonso has gained local and international recognition for her African prints and designs.
Internet-powered agricultural services face challenges scaling up Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 January 2014 Technology-driven agricultural services can increase the incomes of small-scale and subsistence farmers.
South African brewer launches Soweto Gold craft beer brand Published by Chris Simkins on 14 January 2014 Ndumiso Madlala has launched South Africa’s first black-owned and locally brewed beer.
Mobile money: The best route to the African consumer Published by Naziha Bagui on 14 January 2014 With unbanked and rural populations, mobile commerce is a good way to reach African consumers.
South African retailers have much to gain in Nigeria, says Broll Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2014 Despite Woolworths’s failure, there are big opportunities for South African retailers in Nigeria.
Opportunity for Ethiopian SMEs to tap into the global market Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 January 2014 Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country with an estimated 90m people, has thousands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but only a few of these businesses are currently accessing the international market.
For Africa By Africa – a consumer trend to watch out for in 2014 Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2014 African companies are creating products specifically for consumers on the continent.
