Uganda’s Gaster Lule: From baking cakes at home to a diversified empire Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2016 What started as a small bakery venture in the 1970s is now a large business group.
Flame Tree Group sees business opportunities in East Africa’s unique challenges Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 February 2016 ‘Water and sanitation are two key problems within our continent,’ says Heril Bangera, CEO of Flame Tree Group.
AfDB president shares four ways to reduce Africa’s exposure to global volatility Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2016 Global headwinds exist because of the nature of Africa’s growth over the last decade, says Akinwumi Adesina.
Toyota’s expansion in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2016 In more than four decades, Toyota has found a way to keep its brand relevant in South Africa, selling more than one million cars in the country.
Lessons from East Africa’s top consumer goods manufacturers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 January 2016 How these companies built their empires.
Meet the Boss: Phyllis Wakiaga, CEO, Kenya Association of Manufacturers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2016 Phyllis Wakiaga tells us about what keeps her up at night.
Private equity firm discusses Ethiopia pharma investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2016 UK-based private equity firm 54 Capital has entered Ethiopia’s pharmaceutical market through an investment into Addis Pharmaceutical Factory.
Q&A: Unpacking Kenya’s manufacturing sector Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 December 2015 We speak to Phyllis Wakiaga, CEO of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers.
Zambian entrepreneur on running a biodiesel and soap production business Published by Kate Douglas on 14 September 2015 Why this aeronautical engineer decided to return to Zambia to try his hand at entrepreneurship and biodiesel production.
Industrial blades supplier profiting from Africa’s food processing growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2015 Why a Cape Town manufacturer of specialised cutting tools has turned its attention towards Africa’s food processing industry.
How mPedigree built a business by combating counterfeit products Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2015 We talk to Bright Simons about mPedigree’s business model, how his service works and where he sees future profits coming from.
Nigeria: Tomato paste could prove a tasty investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2015 The domestic production of tomato paste in Nigeria could potentially be an attractive opportunity, according to a recent briefing note by Ecobank.
From New York to East Africa to set up luxury fashion house Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2015 Talking fashion with Evgeniya Khromina, co-founder of Panâh.
Start-up snapshot: Turning coconut waste into an energy source Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 August 2015 Kencoco makes charcoal briquettes from recycled coconut waste.
