Tanzanian entrepreneur quits banking job for hot ice cream idea Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 May 2016 Mercy Kitomari is founder and CEO of Nelwa’s Gelato, an ice cream business operating in the financial hub of Dar es Salaam.
Entrepreneur sees profits in helping businesses reduce electricity costs Published by Kate Douglas on 27 May 2016 Johan Theron is the inventor of PowerGuard, an innovation born from South Africa’s national power cuts.
Accenture: Five digital leadership lessons from the Game of Thrones Published by Lee Naik on 27 May 2016 Fail to play the digital game and your company will find itself facing a nasty fate indeed.
The next wave of Sino-African opportunities Published by Robert Gumede on 27 May 2016 There is a misinformed notion that Africa’s rise is being hijacked by China.
Why this South African fast-food brand is expanding to America Published by Kate Douglas on 26 May 2016 Chesanyama is one of South Africa’s fastest growing food franchises and now it is expanding to the US. We speak to one of the co-founders to find out more.
Three myths about China in Kenya Published by Apurva Sanghi and Dylan Conte Johnson on 26 May 2016 Many fear that China spells doom for the Kenyan economy.
Angel investing – don’t risk all your retirement money Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 May 2016 You have to realise that you might lose all your money, says Kenyan angel investor Stephen Gugu.
The innovator who sees opportunity in Africa’s energy woes Published by Kate Douglas on 25 May 2016 Green Tower offers an off-grid solution that can save around 90% in electricity consumption.
Start-up snapshot: Ugandan street vendors step into the future Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 May 2016 Musana Carts sees opportunity where others see chaos.
Mining: Tough times far from over Published by Staff Writer on 25 May 2016 Further adversity may be expected before a significant turnaround in transaction activity.
A new frontier: Islamic world eyeing investments in Africa Published by Francois Misser on 24 May 2016 The Islamic world is increasingly seeing Africa as a destination for foreign investment, both on the institutional and corporate fronts.
Africa’s ticking time bomb: $35bn worth of Eurobond debt Published by Trevor Hambayi on 24 May 2016 At least a dozen sub-Saharan Africa countries have raised debt through sovereign bonds. The chickens are now coming home to roost.
The DIY test for malaria that could be a game-changer for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 24 May 2016 Nigerian Eddy Agbo, CEO of Fyodor Biotechnologies, has developed a malaria test that allows the general population to diagnose themselves.
CEO: Africa’s oil and gas industry still offers opportunities for service providers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 May 2016 Geoffrey White highlights opportunities in Mozambique and Ghana.