‘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.
Morocco making a name for itself in aeronautics sector Published by Violaine Larmandieu on 17 December 2014 The Moroccan aeronautics sector posted annual growth rates of 15% to 20% between 2008 and 2013.
SABMiller and Coca-Cola Africa: Diversifying their fast-moving goods basket Published by Amin Alkhatib on 4 December 2014 SABMiller and Coca-Cola merger will create South and East Africa’s largest soft drinks bottling operation.
Introducing the ‘Made in Uganda’ electric car Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 November 2014 Uganda’s ambitious electric vehicle project.
An East African manufacturer’s journey from modest start-up to listed company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 November 2014 Flame Tree Group has ambitions to become a pan-African player.
Zambia – landlocked or land lucky? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2014 “I believe being landlocked in the middle of Africa is now potentially a great advantage,” says Robin Miller of REIZ.
Marketing on a budget in Africa: Mi-Fone’s founder shares his strategies Published by Kate Douglas on 27 October 2014 Alpesh Patel, founder of Africa’s Mi-Fone, shares some of the strategies the brand has employed to place it in the game.
Why African companies should view China as a market, not as competition Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 October 2014 “China is no longer the factory of the world. China is becoming the market of the world.”
Jas Bedi: The Kenyan industrialist who sees opportunity in everything Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 October 2014 “I never look at a problem and moan and groan. To me everything is opportunity.”
Ethiopia ‘quite different’ from other African countries, says Swedish entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 September 2014 “Ethiopia was never colonised and so it’s quite different from other African countries.”
Liquor giant replacing imports with local manufacturing in key African markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 August 2014 Distell has acquired land for factories in both Angola and Nigeria.
Business in Africa based on personal relationships, says scaffolding boss Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2014 “You cannot do business in Africa via the internet or emails, one has to physically visit potential customers.”
