Innovative mobile payments technology once again comes from Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2013 Oltio head talks about a new mobile payments system, and what it could mean for Africa’s SMEs.
Low income earners the core market for powdered milk maker Promasidor Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 November 2013 How we made it in Africa looks at Promasidor’s business strategy in Kenya.
A business plan is your roadmap to success Published by Business Partners team on 26 November 2013 Entrepreneurs have a better chance of securing funding by offering financiers a detailed business plan.
SAP boss highlights three areas of transformation in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 November 2013 Understanding how business is conducted in each African country is crucial to expansion.
Phatisa’s African Agriculture Fund acquires stake in Malawian equipment company Published by Promotional Feature on 25 November 2013 The African Agriculture Fund has acquired a majority stake in the Malawi-based agricultural engineering and equipment distribution company, Farming and Engineering Services Limited (FES).
African IT entrepreneurs should think globally, advises a Google Africa head Published by Kate Douglas on 25 November 2013 “There is no reason why the next Bill Gates shouldn’t come from Africa.”
Meet the Boss: Barbara Birungi, director of Hive Colab/founder of WITU Published by Kate Douglas on 22 November 2013 Empowering women in technology and business is Barbara Birungi’s passion.
Facebook in Africa: mobile phones and SME advertisers are key Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2013 Facebook is trying to grow its penetration on the continent by partnering with mobile operators and developers in Africa.
South African agri-focused businesses show increasing interest in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2013 With the land and water resources, Africa has the potential to meet the world’s food needs.
‘Regional expansion is only logical,’ says Britam Group CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 November 2013 CEO Benson Wairegi highlights an effective team as integral to the success of his company.
Expanding your business into Africa? Published by Anli Dowling on 21 November 2013 Tips and issues companies should keep in mind when growing their businesses in other African countries.
Lions go digital: Highlights from McKinsey’s report on the internet in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 20 November 2013 Increasing access to the internet has the potential to aid economic growth across the continent.
A toast to South Africa’s growing black middle class Published by Benjamin Duerr on 20 November 2013 The rise of the black middle class has knock-on effects for consumer-driven and property industries.
Meet the Boss: Polycarp Igathe, MD, Vivo Energy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 November 2013 Vivo Energy MD advises entrepreneurs to have focus and move with speed.
