Unpacking the aspirations of Ghana’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2014 Insight into the spending patterns of middle class Ghanaians.
Nigerian shoemaker on finding her passion Published by Kate Douglas on 6 June 2014 Elizabeth Ojelua’s handmade shoes and bags are gaining a following in Nigeria.
Mobile telecoms in Africa: Five things you should know Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 June 2014 By the end of the decade there will be 930m mobile subscriptions in Africa.
Kenya’s modern shopping mall boom reaches secondary towns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 June 2014 Buffalo Mall will be the first mall in the town of Naivasha.
Meet the Boss: Andrew Youn, founder, One Acre Fund Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2014 Non-profit fund boss advocates using the principles of business to advance a meaningful cause.
Local businesses should capitalise on Africa’s rising opportunities, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2014 DHL highlights opportunities for African entrepreneurs and SMEs in the continent.
Executives rank South Africa as a top FDI destination, despite weakening economy Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2014 South Africa ranked as only African country in A.T. Kearney’s top 25 most attractive FDI markets.
Meet the Boss: Mbwana Alliy, managing partner, Savannah Fund Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 June 2014 Fund manager encourages African countries to trade with each other.
Can Africa replicate Silicon Valley? History shows not Published by Ivo Vegter on 4 June 2014 Silicon Valley succeeds because it is relatively free from state interference.
Inventor of waterless bath says business is a hustle Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2014 “The biggest challenge I see with young entrepreneurs is not sitting down and doing the research.”
High interest rates strangling small businesses in Nigeria Published by Adeyeye Joseph on 3 June 2014 Banks and microfinance firms charge prohibitively high interest rates and attach onerous requirements to loans.
Why Africa’s economic growth is not reducing poverty Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 June 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa’s strong economic growth over the past decade has failed to adequately address poverty.
How Kenya’s beer queen succeeded against all odds Published by Omondi Oloo on 2 June 2014 The success of Tabitha Karanja and her Keroche Breweries is a classic David and Goliath tale.
Meet the Boss: Obinnia Abajue, executive director, Stanbic IBTC Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2014 “I believe Africa will get to where it should be by paying attention to its people.”
