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.
Africa’s complex medicine market highlights need for firms to do their homework Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 30 July 2013 Pharmaceutical firms have a real opportunity in Africa as long as they take time to understand markets.
Foreign entrepreneur describes the highs and lows of doing business in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Roly Adlam, founder of Kenya’s Rift Valley Leather.
How KikoRomeo became one of East Africa’s leading fashion labels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 July 2013 Ann McCreath quit her job at an NGO to start KikoRomeo, which is today one of East Africa’s leading fashion brands.
Fast food’s final frontier: the environmental, social and governance issues Published by Mike Davies on 15 July 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa has been described as the “final frontier” of the quick service restaurant industry.
The difference between African and Asian consumers Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 July 2013 African consumer behaviour is very different from that in Asia.
Africa will not change overnight, but now is the time to invest, says restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2013 “Next year we want to be in ten locations. It is achievable. I am optimistic about the market,” says Morne Deetlefs, the owner of Big Square in Kenya.
Rupu CEO explains how they built a successful e-commerce business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 July 2013 Ben Maina sits at the helm of a business that has been described as the Groupon of Kenya.
