Emerging markets: Secrets of resilient multinationals Published by Boston Consulting Group on 10 December 2019 Succeeding in emerging markets is hard enough. To succeed year after year, decade after decade, is an astounding accomplishment. Here’s how some winning multinationals do it.
Profit-making idea: An efficient maintenance repair operations (MRO) industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 November 2019 Africa doesn’t produce many of the inputs needed to manufacture at scale.
Profit-making idea: Add value to Ethiopia’s local commodities … and then export Published by Staff Writer on 3 April 2019 Which sectors provide the best opportunities for investors in Ethiopia?
Rwandan industrialist always hunting for the next big business idea Published by Erla Rabe on 2 April 2019 ‘You can never be too young to make money. Age is just a number when it comes to business.’
Wouter Bam & Karolien De Bruyne: Beneficiation might not be a silver bullet Published by Wouter Bam and Karolien De Bruyne on 20 March 2019 New analysis indicates that a strict beneficiation policy might not lead to optimal developmental outcomes.
The journey so far: Jibolu Ayodele, co-founder, Thando’s Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018 ‘This journey is not for everyone.’
Africa’s ‘Coco Chanel’ wants to dazzle the globe Published by Helene Cilliers on 11 December 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of Adèle Dejak, founder of Kenya’s Adele Dejak Limited.
Profit-making idea: A fashion production house for all shapes and sizes Published by Justin Probyn on 7 November 2018 ‘Most of the big production businesses won’t touch small fashion brands due to volumes.’
Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities Published by Rafiq Raji on 27 September 2018 Manufacturing is challenging in Nigeria. But there is a clear desire by the government to encourage more of it.
Africa-made luxury loungewear takes on big brands Published by Ray Mwareya on 3 September 2018 A 30-year-old sets up ‘Walls of Benin’ to export finished high quality garments from Africa to Europe.
Nuya’s Essence: Tanzanian beauty queen finds her business groove with natural skincare products Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 20 August 2018 Hellen Dausen launched Nuya’s Essence in 2013 in the backyard of her parents’ home with personal savings and an investment from her parents.
Tanzanian entrepreneur builds cleaning detergent business from a side hustle Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 6 August 2018 Talking business with Vida Nasari, founder of Kazymate Company Limited – house of the Viax brand in Tanzania.
The journey so far: Christian Ngan, CEO, Madlyn Cazalis Group Published by Justin Probyn on 26 July 2018 ‘I don’t believe in luck, I believe in work.’
The jua kali sector – a safe haven for jobs in Kenya Published by Emmanuel Soroba on 5 July 2018 The industry contributes immensely towards the Kenyan economy.