TV white space broadband about to be commercialised in Africa, hints Microsoft Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2014 New white space technology could be a game-changer for internet access on the continent.
How Africa can make the next quantum leap in trade Published by Alex Manson on 18 November 2014 The opportunities for further growth in Africa’s trade are huge, but will only be unlocked if several structural issues can be overcome.
Why M-Pesa’s Kenya business model had to be altered for South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 November 2014 Herman Singh explains why M-Pesa’s Kenyan model failed in South Africa in 2010, and why the revamped version will succeed.
Meet the Boss: Farhana Hassanali-Hashmani, CEO, Hass Consult Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 November 2014 “Growth takes time. If you try and rush you will stumble and fall.”
Africa Tech Trends: Co-operation now the name of the game Published by Tom Jackson on 14 November 2014 Africa Tech Trends is a column by Tom Jackson focusing on developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Gated serviced farms: The next hot real estate trend? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2014 Bringing together property development and agriculture.
Meet the Boss: Herman Singh, head of m-commerce, Vodacom Published by Kate Douglas on 13 November 2014 “We will look back at this time as the golden age for Africa; the time to have started businesses. The time to have been born and to be young.”
Executive education: Caroline Mutoko on why you should go back to school Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2014 Kenyan media queen on how she benefited from executive education.
Digital music in Africa: Demand for local driving growth Published by Kate Douglas on 12 November 2014 For the growing number of online music platforms operating in Africa, providing users access to local music and artists is vital to business.
Profile: US-born entrepreneur Elias Schulze’s African adventure Published by Elizabeth Makumbi on 12 November 2014 The Africa CEO of Kaymu.com believes success is all about having the right mentality.
How Muthoni Ndonga started Nairobi’s Blankets & Wine event Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 November 2014 Blankets & Wine is one of the most popular events among Nairobi residents.
Unpacking credit card usage in Africa Published by Eran Feinstein on 11 November 2014 Credit card usage in Africa trails other continents significantly.
‘Tough times don’t last, tough people do,’ says fashion designer Sally Karago Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 November 2014 How Kenya’s Sally Karago built her fashion business.
Boosting the smartphone in Africa: Strategies by industry players Published by Kate Douglas on 10 November 2014 Research firm Informa Telecoms & Media predicts that by 2018 smartphone connections on the continent will rise from 79m in 2012 to 412m.