Private education pioneer talks about her business journey Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 July 2013 In 1978, Mary Okelo founded Makini Schools, one of Kenya’s earliest private education institutions.
Africa needs more skilled engineers, says research Published by Kate Douglas on 2 April 2013 “Beyond the direct impact of poor infrastructure, lack of engineering capacity hampers economic growth.”
Talking business with private education entrepreneur Simon Gicharu Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 March 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Simon Gicharu, founder of Mount Kenya University.
PSG Africa targeting consumer-facing companies for private equity deals Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 February 2013 “The middle class is growing and the consumer is gaining more purchasing power,” says Michiel le Roux, investment executive at PSG Africa.
Traditional paper books still king in Kenya, but probably not for long Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 February 2013 Dinfin Mulupi caught up with Text Book Centre director Sarit Shah, to find out how e-books pose a threat to its business.
Finding executives to work in Africa: Western misconceptions still a challenge Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2013 “There is a real misconception on how unsafe certain locations are within Africa.”
Managers: the missing link in the African growth story Published by Jonathan Cook and Rebecca Harrison on 29 October 2012 If Africa is to capitalise on its potential, it will require managers who possess the personal drive and skills necessary to develop successful and healthy institutions.
How educating Africa’s children for $5 a month can be a viable business Published by Kate Douglas on 18 October 2012 Shannon May, a co-founder of Bridge International Academics, tells Kate Douglas about how her company is educating Africa’s children, while building a profitable business.
New mobile app aimed at teaching children Yoruba Published by Kate Douglas on 31 August 2012 “I think language skills are especially important for children of the African diaspora as language allows them to access their culture and history in a deeper, more meaningful way,” says Abake Adenle.
Entrepreneurship: Instinct or learned behaviour? Published by Cobus Oosthuizen on 9 July 2012 An instinct is an inborn pattern of behaviour that occurs in response to specific stimuli.
Talent grab: How top companies are managing Africa’s skills shortage Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 March 2012 Human resources managers from IBM, Ernst & Young and Standard Bank share how they deal with Africa’s skills shortage.
Online startup Bandeka wants to connect well-educated Africans Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 January 2012 An online community for well-educated Africans. This is what Ghanaian-born Yaw Boateng and Tunde Kehinde, a Nigerian, seek to create with Bandeka.com.
We need more women in senior management, says Intel boss Published by Karimi Kiambi on 9 June 2011 Karimi Kiambi asked Videsha Proothveerajh (33), Intel’s country manager for South Africa, how more women professionals can land top jobs.
Africa’s brain drain – should we be worried? Published by Claude Harding on 27 April 2011 Every year thousands of highly-skilled Africans relocate to countries such as the United States, Canada, France and United Kingdom, in search of higher salaries and better career opportunities.