Sim Shagaya’s ‘epic journey’ to make Konga.com Nigeria’s top online retailer Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2013 One person who knows all about the unique challenges of the Nigerian e-commerce market is Sim Shagaya, founder of Konga.com.
‘A business needs to grow step by step,’ says Kenyan tech entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 April 2013 “A lot of entrepreneurs are losing focus and directing their energies towards getting funding from venture capitalists.”
How to build a pan-African company? ‘You start in the market you know best’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to the management of Continental Re, Nigeria’s largest re-insurance company.
Two entrepreneurs looking to transform agriculture through solar-powered irrigation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Charles Nichols and Samir Ibrahim, founders of SunCulture.
Meet the Boss: Ravi Pokhriyal, West Africa head, Olam International Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 April 2013 “Throughout my career, I have put lot of emphasis on building my teams and getting them involved in decision making.”
Nigeria’s film industry: a potential gold mine? Published by Rebecca Moudio on 14 April 2013 As an entrepreneur, Jason Njoku achieved success in a most unlikely way: he is Africa’s largest distributor of Nigerian movies.
Why Dubai wants to improve its business relationship with African markets Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2013 Dubai, a global trade and business hub, is looking to boost its role as a gateway to trade and investment opportunities in Africa.
Infrastructure and economic development: High potential in East Africa Published by Klaus Findt on 12 April 2013 There have been a number of rather exciting infrastructure opportunities coming to the market, particularly in East Africa.
Dubai-based luxury hotel group discusses its African expansion plans Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2013 Kate Douglas finds out more about the Jumeirah Group’s expansion plans into Africa.
How Suzie Wokabi is building her African-based cosmetics company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi catches up with Suzie Wokabi, the founder of one of Kenya’s first local cosmetics companies.
Success factors for African expansion Published by Bruce Layzell on 10 April 2013 To imagine you can offer anything less than world-class products and service in Africa is naive and short-sighted.
Entrepreneur interview: Why returning to Kenya to start a business was the right move Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Sam Wanjohi, founder of Kenya’s Foresight Interiors.
Why Mozambique’s future looks promising Published by Andre Olivenca on 8 April 2013 After almost two decades of civil war, Mozambique is rapidly emerging as one of the fastest growing economies in Africa.
Ranking the competitiveness of Africa’s tourism industries: the winners and losers Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2013 Find out how African countries rank in terms of their tourism and travel industries.
