Difficult to compete as a local food processor, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2015 Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda shares some of the challenges local food processing faces.
Chandaria Industries: Waste paper turned into a thriving Kenyan business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 May 2015 Chandaria Industries has grown to become one of the largest tissue and hygiene products manufacturers in East and Central Africa.
Mobius Motors: Affordable ‘Made in Kenya’ vehicle for Africa’s bumpy roads Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 May 2015 Mobius Motors is building a mass market vehicle, specifically designed for the poor road conditions in Kenya.
Kenya: Inside BURN Manufacturing’s energy-efficient cooking stove business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 May 2015 “The lazy option is to outsource production to China.”
African countries weak as individuals, powerful as collectives Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2015 For potential to be truly realised, African economies need to view each other less as competitors, and more as economic partners.
Thought leadership: What China’s economic shift means for Africa Published by Martyn Davies on 30 April 2015 Economist Martyn Davies takes an in-depth look at China’s economic structural changes, and what they mean for Africa.
How do African countries stack up against other emerging markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 28 April 2015 And should African markets be doing more to compete for global investment?
Start-up snapshot: Manufacturing electrical hardware in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 April 2015 “The biggest risk is Chinese manufacturers.”
Businessman Saleh Nasreddin upbeat about Ethiopia’s food industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 March 2015 Saleh Nasreddin’s journey in business.
Meet the Boss: Saleh Nasreddin, founder, NAS Foods, Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 March 2015 “In Africa, everything is good business. You just have to plan well, work hard and do it right.”
How Philips is adapting its global strategy to better address the African market Published by Kate Douglas on 4 February 2015 Philips has adopted a number of strategies to make its global portfolio more relevant for African economies.
‘Be persistent, never give up’: The story of Vimal Shah and Bidco Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 January 2015 Kenyan businessman Vimal Shah is one of the region’s most prominent entrepreneurs.
Beyond Lagos and Nairobi: Seven African cities of opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 January 2015 Across the continent there are cities and towns enjoying rapid growth on the back of industries such as mining, agriculture and technology.
Why manufacturing locally was the logical step for Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 December 2014 “We had no background in biscuit [manufacturing] but decided to innovate, work with a strong team, do trials and invest in market surveys and marketing,” says Raj Malde.
