Newspaper hopes to lure young readers by cutting political coverage Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 July 2014 Xtra Publishing wants to grow its Nairobi newspaper brand across the continent.
How Cameroon’s Rolex award winner created Africa’s first medical tablet Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2014 Cameroon’s Arthur Zang is the 26-year-old inventor of the Cardio Pad, believed to be Africa’s first medical tablet.
African agriculture needs young entrepreneurs Published by Kim Lewis on 17 July 2014 Young men and women from the countryside do not want to stay and work in the agriculture sector.
Lessons from India for Africa’s healthcare entrepreneurs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 July 2014 African healthcare entrepreneurs can learn a lot from their peers in India.
East African oil and gas discoveries could kick-start economic transformation Published by Staff Writer on 16 July 2014 Standard Bank expects East African oil and gas discoveries to fundamentally transform the region’s economies.
Three things you should understand about African stock markets Published by Kate Douglas on 16 July 2014 What investors should know about using Africa’s stock markets to tap into its growth story.
African tech investor wants to back rule-breaking, unconventional thinkers Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2014 Mbwana Alliy identifies the traits and qualities he looks for in an entrepreneur.
Profiting from poverty: Do some companies benefit from twisted images of Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2014 Dayo Olopade says some for-profit companies leverage the existence of poverty as a clever marketing tactic.
Nigeria’s GDP: Bigger but slower Published by Yvonne Mhango on 15 July 2014 Renaissance Capital’s Yvonne Mhango looks at Nigeria’s growth prospects.
Meet the BRCK – rugged internet for Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 An innovative new product aims to improve internet access in emerging markets.
Entrepreneur trades corporate world for coffee shop business in Rwanda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to the founder of Brioche, an upmarket bakery and coffee business.
Catalysing a new generation of ‘agri-preneurs’ in Africa Published by Julia Brethenoux on 14 July 2014 As Africa’s emerging markets grow, domestic demand for ready-to-consume food products is quickly on the rise.
Private banks must change tack as wealth shifts to emerging markets Published by Michael Benz on 10 July 2014 “If you want to bank the owner, bank the business.”
Africa’s top five most travelled to cities Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2014 The 2014 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index looks at Africa’s top five destination cities.
