Kenya’s flower producers eye US market Published by Daniel Schearf on 13 February 2018 Flower producers are hoping direct flights set to open between Nairobi and New York could help them put down roots in the US.
Joshua Oigara: Reimagining banking in 2018 and beyond Published by Joshua Oigara on 9 February 2018 Head of Kenya-based KCB Group looks at the industry’s future.
NJ Ayuk: Natural gas – Nigeria’s lost treasure Published by NJ Ayuk on 9 February 2018 CEO of Centurion Law Group discusses Nigeria’s natural gas potential.
Startup snapshot: Making it easy for tourists to discover South Africa’s townships Published by Justin Probyn on 8 February 2018 The platform lists all types of township business, from restaurants to museums.
Ben Leo: The overlooked potential of rural spaces and consumers Published by Ben Leo on 6 February 2018 The opinion that ‘rural’ always equates with ‘poor’ is no longer sound.
The journey so far: Zainab Ashadu, creative director, Zashadu Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2018 ‘I never had any interest in going to business school, nor do I automatically pay business school graduates reverence.’
Business lessons from the entrepreneur behind Zambian noodle brand Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of Monica Musonda, founder of Zambia’s Java Foods.
Investment opportunities in Mozambique’s manufacturing sector Published by Monitor Deloitte on 31 January 2018 Although the sector is still underdeveloped, Mozambique has several advantages that give it a favourable outlook.
Ethiopia could be sitting on one of world’s great untapped gold deposits Published by Linda Descano on 26 January 2018 What the Queen of Sheba may have known 3,000 years ago, the modern world is finally rediscovering today.
Ten priorities for getting agriculture moving in Zimbabwe Published by Ian Scoones on 26 January 2018 With new ownership patterns, the agricultural sector has a much more diffuse base. Today there are many small- to medium-sized farms, rather than a few major players.
How Kenya’s Selina Wamucii is empowering smallholder farmers through mobile tech Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 January 2018 Selina Wamucii is a mobile-driven business-to-business sourcing platform for fresh produce from smallholder farmers in rural Kenya.
Everyone’s a winner? How ‘impact investing’ can make money – and do good Published by Lee Mannion on 23 January 2018 Energise Africa raises funds from individual investors that are then used by solar companies working locally to provide solar kits to rural families in Uganda, Kenya and Mozambique.
Ethiopia’s hotel industry needs help to encourage tourism Published by Orthodox Tefera on 23 January 2018 To spur tourism growth and development, Ethiopia must improve the hotel industry and the infrastructure that supports it.
Will tourists still flock to Cape Town if the water runs out? Published by Mariama Diallo on 19 January 2018 When the levels at the dams gets too low, Cape Town water taps will be turned off.
