How Nakumatt became one of East Africa’s largest retailers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 April 2015 Nakumatt Holdings is a significant player in East Africa’s retail sector, generating $700m in annual gross revenues.
How Kaymu is tackling challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 20 April 2015 A look at some of the challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon, and the solutions one online marketplace uses to tackle them.
PrayerBox: A new app aiming to be the ‘Twitter for religion’ Published by Justin Probyn on 20 April 2015 Oyelaja Oyekan tells How we made it in Africa about his inspiration for starting PrayerBox and his entrepreneurial journey.
Ethiopian tech hub making life easier for entrepreneurs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 April 2015 It is an uphill battle for Ethiopia’s young tech entrepreneurs.
Bring it on, Nakumatt tells foreign retailers set to enter Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 April 2015 Kenyan retailer not fazed by foreign competition.
Ethiopia’s banking industry slowly evolving Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 April 2015 Ethiopia’s financial services industry is one of the least developed in the region.
Connected East Africa: Kenya leads, the region follows Published by Tom Jackson on 15 April 2015 Regional ICT integration is very much on the agenda.
Chef wants to put Ethiopian cuisine on global map with cooking show Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 April 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to chef Yohanis Hailemariam.
Start-up snapshot: Manufacturing electrical hardware in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 April 2015 “The biggest risk is Chinese manufacturers.”
Africa Tech Trends: Is Apple building a bigger physical presence on the continent? Published by Tom Jackson on 9 April 2015 Tom Jackson looks at the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Pizza vs injera: Selling Italian food in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2015 Selling pizza in a country where traditional foods are very popular is no easy task.
Bust or boom? Oil prices and Africa Published by Dianna Games on 7 April 2015 The massive drop in petroleum prices may be a blessing in disguise for many African countries.
Meet the Boss: Dr Mohammed Nuri, CEO, Medtech Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 April 2015 “When I am out of the office I forget about stuff. I have another life.”
Ethiopia: Ambitions to become a global force in leather production Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 April 2015 Ethiopia’s leather industry is increasingly attracting investment.
