Carole Mandi: Business lessons from publishing True Love and Drum magazines Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 February 2016 ‘I like to make my jumps when everybody else is holding back.’
M-Pesa to Bitcoin: The mobile payments platform integrating all digital wallets Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2016 We talk to Wallettec’s founder about the company’s growth so far and its international expansion plans.
How Africa offers opportunities beyond land, labour and commodities Published by Mark Esposito and Terence Tse on 16 February 2016 Africa is home to several of the world’s fastest-growing economies and the youngest population.
Terryanne Chebet: TV personality wants to make it big in body care products Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 February 2016 Outside the glitz and glamour of television, Chebet is also a successful entrepreneur.
Lean and tech savvy: How miners can change the game and emerge stronger Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2016 From wearable technology to going lean, Deloitte suggests innovative strategies miners can pursue to adapt and emerge stronger.
How this businessman built a lucrative dairy company, while keeping a full-time job Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 February 2016 Two decades ago Eric Kimani saw an opportunity in Kenya’s dairy industry.
Visas: Which African countries are most open to visitors from the continent? Published by Justin Probyn on 15 February 2016 Findings from the African Development Bank’s recent report on visa openness between African countries.
Tuskys CEO weighs in on Kenya’s retail industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 February 2016 Dan Githua talks competition, partnering with informal traders and the challenge of theft.
Could these giant $40m blimps help miners bypass Africa’s infrastructure woes? Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2016 We look at a new craft that is believed to be eight-times cheaper than using a heavy-lift helicopter to move cargo.
Meet Anda Maqanda: From failure to one of Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 11 February 2016 ‘Reputation is everything in business. Always strive to deliver more than what you have promised.’
Charles Robertson on why there is much to like in Nigeria Published by Charles Robertson on 11 February 2016 We have always maintained that Nigeria’s future does not lie with oil, and are encouraged by the high quality government team that is pushing hard for diversification.
How to sell energy drinks in East Africa… and why Somalia is a big market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 February 2016 Talking business with the distributor of energy drink brand Shark.
Partnering with informal shops: Supermarket chain’s new growth strategy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 February 2016 Kenya’s second-largest retailer Tuskys will start piloting a franchising model “very soon” as part of a strategy to expand its footprint.
Will fast-growing India be able to replace China’s demand for African commodities? Published by Kate Douglas on 9 February 2016 Expert Dr Anil Gupta shares his insight.