The unique accounting challenges facing the power sector Published by Tara Smith on 9 June 2016 Potential IPPs incur significant upfront costs in relation to company structures and incorporation, administration, professional advice and feasibility studies.
Kenyan sees gap for kids furniture, but running a factory not for faint-hearted Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 June 2016 Wanjiru Waweru came up with the idea of starting a company dedicated to making kids furniture when she was pregnant with her first child.
How this health worker transitioned into a media entrepreneur Published by Jabulile Sopete on 8 June 2016 ‘I had no know-how in publishing, so my biggest challenge was figuring out how to start a magazine and the business of running one.’
Sky is the limit for roofing entrepreneur Irene Wanjiku Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 June 2016 ‘I am happy living with the consequences of too much rather than too little.’
East Africa head of General Motors says, ‘Call me Rita’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 June 2016 How Rita Kavashe climbed the corporate ladder – right to the top.
Kigali to Kuala Lumpur: What will it take for Africa to follow South-East Asia’s development path? Published by Jennifer Blanke on 6 June 2016 Reflecting on what African countries can take away from the growth experience of South-East Asia.
Airlines pull out of Nigeria as its economy tanks Published by Chris Stein on 6 June 2016 United Airlines flies daily between to Lagos – Nigeria’s largest city – and the US city of Houston, Texas. But not for much longer.
Oil at $50 a barrel: Better times ahead for Africa’s crude producers? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 June 2016 The oil price has risen substantially from record lows.
How long would it take South Africa to bounce back from junk status? Published by Christie Viljoen on 3 June 2016 Countries that have lost their investment-grade ratings and were able to again graduate to this status took on average seven years to do so.
Seeing power generation as a business opportunity: African CEOs weigh in Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2016 Business leaders – including Tony Elumelu, Adewale Tinubu and John Rice – share their thoughts on the continent’s power sector.
Insurance CEO discusses Somalia’s misunderstood business environment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 June 2016 Doing business in Somalia requires companies to be cognisant of the cultural idiosyncrasies.
Changing the way Accra pharmacies operate with the click of an app Published by Kate Douglas on 1 June 2016 MedRX is a new app that connects patients to pharmacies to ensure they can easily access the medicines they need.
Unpacking sub-Saharan African media consumption habits Published by Staff Writer on 1 June 2016 Penetration of mass media such as television, radio and mobile is near universal, while in stark contrast the penetration of print media (newspapers and magazines) and the internet is significantly lower.
Meet the Tryctor: A motorbike-turned-tractor targeting small farmers in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 31 May 2016 Nigerian automobile designer Olufemi Odeleye spent nearly 10 years developing a low-cost, multipurpose, mini tractor – created with the African small-scale farmer in mind.