Why a Nigerian mattress company caught the eye of private equity players Published by Kate Douglas on 24 July 2015 According to John Opubor, director of Actis Nigeria, the foam mattress and bedding industry has seen attractive growth.
10 ways to finance Africa’s energy opportunity Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 24 July 2015 Can we stave off catastrophic climate change while building the energy systems needed to power growth?
Africa: Home to the ultimate consumer experience of the future Published by Jake Bright and Aubrey Hruby on 23 July 2015 We believe that the consumer experience of the future in developed markets will be more like the one unfolding in contemporary Africa.
Investing in Africa: Shedding the developed market mind-set Published by Jake Bright and Aubrey Hruby on 23 July 2015 In order to compete, US companies will need to free themselves from the developed market mind-set and step out into the world as it truly is.
How technology is shaping thought leadership in Africa Published by Rimini Makama on 22 July 2015 Leadership is replacing ‘Africa rising’ as the new meme for Africa.
How Obama inspired a mobile bar business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 July 2015 Brian Owango built a successful business by mixing drinks.
Meet the Boss: John Buckley, MD, Safarilink Aviation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 July 2015 John Buckley is co-founder and managing director of Safarilink Aviation, a Kenyan airline that operates scheduled and private charter flights to popular tourist destinations across East Africa.
Three lessons from brewing Heineken in Africa Published by Peter Vanham on 20 July 2015 Heineken CEO explains the counterintuitive strategy that helped him become one of the company’s youngest leaders.
South Africa: App helps navigate complex new child visa laws Published by Kate Douglas on 20 July 2015 Drive South Africa has recently introduced an app to help travellers navigate the country’s new child visa regulations.
Water purification: Tanzanian sees business opportunity instead of challenges Published by Onyedimmakachukwu Obiukwu on 20 July 2015 Tanzanian innovator Askwar Hilonga uses nanotechnology to decontaminate water.
Start-up snapshot: Bicycles doubling as moving billboards in rural Mozambique Published by Justin Probyn on 20 July 2015 How we made it in Africa speaks to Lauren Thomas, co-founder of Mozambikes, about the company’s business model.
Meet the Ghanaian entrepreneur with a solution to rural farmer struggles Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2015 Alloysius Attah (26) has one solution to many problems faced by rural farmers – and it’s a simple one.
Infographic: The desktop is not yet dead – ordering food online in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 16 July 2015 While most Africans use their mobile phones for entertainment purposes, studies have shown some still remain reluctant to do banking and payments on their handsets.
Defiant return of Nairobi’s Westgate Shopping Mall Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2015 The Westgate Shopping Mall, the scene of a deadly terror attack two years ago, is set to re-open this Saturday.