Barclays decision to pull out of Africa not a sign of the continent’s potential Published by Kevin Campbell and Fredrick Kibon Changwony on 8 March 2016 Barclays’ announcement raises questions about the prospects for banking in Africa.
Coffee entrepreneur ready to take on the export market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 March 2016 ‘Our focus this year is on the export market,’ says founder of Kenya’s Vava Coffee.
Meet the Boss: Tiguidanke Camara, founder, Tigui Mining Group (Guinea) Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2016 ‘I am not ready to die out in this business. I’m here to stay.’
Solar company bringing the ‘modern lifestyle’ to rural Rwanda and Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2016 Berlin-based solar company Mobisol has sold 40,000 home solar systems to mostly low-income earners in off-grid locations.
Which African cities offer the best quality of life? Published by Justin Probyn on 3 March 2016 Here is how African cities perform in Mercer’s latest Quality of Living Survey.
Thoughts on the future of retail in Lagos Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 3 March 2016 Why go to a mall when you can order everything you need online, and it is delivered to you?
Tanzanian businessman on the opportunity to process and distribute fresh produce Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 March 2016 Tanzanian entrepreneur Elia Timotheo’s company, EA Fruits Farm & Co, is a processor and distributor of fruits and vegetables grown by smallholder farmers.
Meet the Boss: Justin Melvin, general manager, Kuku Foods Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 March 2016 ‘I think the important thing in any job is attitude. I don’t need degrees. I don’t need MBAs. I need attitude.’
Africa’s first solar-powered airport launches in George Published by Justin Probyn on 1 March 2016 The solar farm is set to supply George Airport with 41% of its energy for the next 25 to 30 years.
KFC finds success with drive-through concept as Kenyans seek convenience Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 February 2016 ‘In Nairobi convenience is what we are looking at in our expansion strategy.’
Five things Shoprite’s latest results tell us about retail in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 February 2016 Nigeria and Angola showing resilience, while low-income consumers increasingly shop closer to home.
New ‘KFC Index’ provides insight into African currency valuations Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2016 Inspired by the world-renowned Big Mac Index, the KFC Index illustrates the cost of purchasing final products by consumers in Africa.
Entrepreneurship is about a dream and steps to fulfil it, says Curro CEO Published by Staff Writer on 24 February 2016 ‘Success with the first step energises one to go on to the next.’
Overloading costing East Africa millions in road deterioration Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 February 2016 ‘If we can’t maintain what we have, every 10 years we will be redoing the infrastructure we already have.’