Why local content in Africa’s extractive sector won’t work without home grown human capital Published by Akanimo Odon on 16 September 2015 Africa’s extractive industries are committed to local content but universities aren’t producing the right kind of graduates.
Start-up snapshot: Software for more efficient churches Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 September 2015 ‘Churches buy real estate, they buy equipment, they buy vehicles – so there is nothing strange in churches buying software.’
Bozza giving African artists a platform to monetise their craft Published by Justin Probyn on 15 September 2015 ‘We are really around unlocking the creative industries from the top of Africa right down to Cape Town.’
Kenya: Chinese luxury resort developer not targeting buyers from China Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 September 2015 Talking real estate development with Liu Tiancai, general manager of Sultan Palace Development.
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.
The buzz surrounding Ethiopian coffee Published by Sierk Plaat on 14 September 2015 Ethiopia’s coffee potential is being stifled by downstream hurdles in the coffee value chain.
Platform seeks to facilitate investment into African consumer goods SMEs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 September 2015 Linking African SMEs with investors in Europe.
Brazzaville hotel: Radisson Blu targeting Central Africa business travellers Published by Kate Douglas on 11 September 2015 “Your demand and ramp-up factor in a market like this is far greater than it would be in say Sandton,” says the group’s Andrew McLachlan.
Kenya: Hello Doctor hoping mobile healthcare will be the next big thing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 September 2015 Affordable healthcare solution looking to fill a gap in the market.
Zimbabwe’s multicurrency rainbow: What locals and foreigners should know Published by Kate Douglas on 10 September 2015 Economist John Robertson says businesses should consider whether to borrow locally in a weakening rand or strengthening dollar.
Start-up Snapshot: Online insurance platform aims to crack the Nigerian market Published by Justin Probyn on 10 September 2015 TopCheck is a Nigerian based start-up that allows users to compare and buy car insurance online.
UK-based investment club backs Africa-focused start-ups Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2015 NewGenAngels was established by African professionals abroad who do not want to “miss out” on the emerging opportunities in Africa.
Meet the Boss: Julian Artopé, director, Ringier Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2015 ‘If you had a choice to go to university for two years or start your own business and even fail with it, I would say run your own business.’
Roaster aims to develop Nigeria’s coffee crop and culture Published by Chris Stein on 9 September 2015 Like many of its cash crops, Nigeria’s coffee sector has been neglected for years in favour of more lucrative commodities like oil.
