SnooCode: A solution to the lack of formal addresses in Ghana and beyond Published by Kate Douglas on 14 August 2015 Sesinam Dagadu has an innovative solution that replaces the need for formal addresses in Africa, and could save lives.
Evaluating risk in the African energy market Published by Heleen Goussard on 12 August 2015 The recent downturn in commodity prices and the resulting impact on the finances of many African countries has resulted in significant changes in the risk profile of the African energy market.
Lawyer-turned-restaurateur taps into healthy eating trend Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 August 2015 In 2006, Kenyan lawyer Ann Mbugua retired from her legal career to set up Nairobi’s premier organic foods restaurant.
South African company making shipping containers feel like a ‘real’ house Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2015 Berman-Kalil Housing Concepts is offering a low-cost housing solution by converting shipping containers into beautiful homes.
Selling cosmetics online: How two Nigerian entrepreneurs want to make it big Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 August 2015 Podozi is an e-commerce platform that sells beauty and personal care products targeted at African women.
Energy projects: Three ways African governments can better attract private capital Published by Kate Douglas on 6 August 2015 Genesis Electricity’s CEO highlights three policies that governments should pursue.
From New York to East Africa to set up luxury fashion house Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2015 Talking fashion with Evgeniya Khromina, co-founder of Panâh.
Cameroon’s anti-Boko Haram strategy hampers commerce Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 5 August 2015 Cameroon has sealed parts of its long river border with Nigeria and prohibited travel at night as part of its measures to stop Boko Haram terrorism.
Airbnb CEO: ‘Spirit of entrepreneurship in Nairobi similar to Silicon Valley’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2015 You don’t have to be in Silicon Valley to build the next great company, says Brian Chesky.
Growing demand for Ugandan chefs Published by Serginho Roosblad on 5 August 2015 As the middle class and tourism industry grow in Uganda, so, too, do the number of restaurants and high-end hotels.
Meet the Boss: Jeremy Johnson, CEO, Andela Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 August 2015 Jeremy Johnson is CEO of Andela, a company that trains young African software developers and matches them with top international companies.
Africa: A continent of opportunity for pharma and patients Published by McKinsey on 3 August 2015 Africa may be the only pharmaceutical market where genuinely high growth is still achievable.
Four things you should know about the growth of African pension funds Published by Kate Douglas on 3 August 2015 RisCura’s Rory Ord highlights some key points around Africa’s current pension fund growth and investment.
Start-up snapshot: Turning coconut waste into an energy source Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 August 2015 Kencoco makes charcoal briquettes from recycled coconut waste.