Beyond Lagos: looking at Nigeria’s retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 30 August 2013 Shopping centre developer Resilient Africa is targeting many of Nigeria’s secondary cities.
Addis Ababa has potential for up to 20 new supermarkets, says research firm Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2013 Ethiopia’s retail industry holds considerable potential for growth.
Defining Africa’s middle class: a Ghanaian perspective Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2013 A recent debate saw a number of Ghanaians discuss the definition of the middle class in the country.
Cameroon plans to phase out plastic bags Published by Divine Ntaryike on 28 August 2013 Cameroon to ban use of non-degradable plastic bags, with violators facing fines and imprisonment.
Kenyan entrepreneur defies the odds to grow her own coffee business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 August 2013 “I wanted Kenyans to know that we are good enough to brand our own coffee, market it, sell it and keep the profits here.”
How Ghana’s Michael Agyekum Addo built his business with almost no startup capital Published by Anthony Sedzro on 23 August 2013 Anthony Sedzro talks to Kama Group founder, Michael Agyekum Addo, about his entrepreneurial journey.
Entrepreneur grows her hobby into a successful cheese making business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Kalpa Padia, founder of Kenya’s Raka Milk Processors.
South African firms need to tap into opportunities in rest of continent, says Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2013 “We are arguably losing ground to many other competitors in the region.”
Entrepreneur says training is key to keeping staff motivated Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Lewis Thomas, founder of Partners Hair Design in South Africa.
Businesswoman explains how to build a top retail company from scratch Published by Kate Douglas on 19 August 2013 From its humble beginnings, Hirsch’s has become a successful retailer in South Africa.
How an online startup has pulled in a growing number of buyers and sellers Published by Menno Gazendam on 16 August 2013 Menno Gazendam talks to one of the founders of Hello Pretty, an online marketplace for handmade goods.
Business lessons from an ‘honest’ car salesman Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to the founder of Kenya’s Sean Garstin Motors.
Entrepreneur says Kenya has more opportunities for new businesses than UK Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 August 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Kenya-based entrepreneur Sarah Russell, who quit her journalism career to start a bakery.
Kenyan company manufacturing modern products using traditional fabric Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2013 Shuka Duka, a successful Kenyan company, makes everyday accessories from the Maasai shuka fabric.