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.”
Drinks manufacturers set sights firmly on Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 May 2014 To meet demand, a glass bottle manufacturing plant is being set up in Ethiopia.
