Meet the Boss: Willem Alexander Hondius, CEO, Jambojet Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 March 2014 The CEO of Kenya’s new low-cost airline advises entrepreneurs to learn from their disappointments.
Geldof and Obasanjo on creating a better harvest for African agriculture Published by Bob Geldof and Olusegun Obasanjo on 13 March 2014 While the continent boasts 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, one in four Africans still go hungry.
Why a Nigerian fashion startup decided to accept Bitcoin as payment Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2014 Nigerian fashion label Minku is the first Nigerian startup to accept Bitcoin.
‘Entrepreneurship should be a viable career path, not a last resort for jobless’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 March 2014 “To be in business you need to have a different kind of DNA,” says East African incubator founder.
How bamboo bikes gave women a new future in Ghana Published by Bernice Dapaah on 12 March 2014 The Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative trains women to become highly proficient bike builders.
How a broken iPod inspired a young entrepreneur’s Apple repair business Published by Kate Douglas on 11 March 2014 From its start in his university dorm room, Alex Fourie’s repair service has grown into a successful chain of stores.
Women in Africa need ‘a tough skin’ to succeed in the tech industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 March 2014 Girl Geek Kampala aims to encourage more young women to enter the technology sector.
South Africa welcomes Chinese language and influence in schools Published by Anita Powell on 11 March 2014 “China is South Africa’s biggest trading partner so it is extremely beneficial to learners to be exposed to the Mandarin language.”
Nestlé expects ‘major growth’ in Kenya when oil starts flowing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 March 2014 Food and beverage multinational is growing its coffee and cereal brands across East Africa.
Young entrepreneurs showcase Ghana’s rising stars at Moonlight Café Published by Nabeel Biajo on 10 March 2014 Moonlight Café reaches out to young underground artists and discovers new talent in music and poetry.
How resource extraction is developing Africa’s hospitality industry Published by Kate Douglas on 7 March 2014 Foreign interest in oil and gas discoveries in eastern Africa means more business for hotels in those regions.
What is to be done to fix manufacturing in South Africa? Published by Richard Poplak on 7 March 2014 To revive its manufacturing sector, Africa’s largest economy needs to bridge the gap between labour, industry and government.
Five African boom towns offering untapped opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2014 Across sub-Saharan Africa there are towns and cities experiencing fast growth on the back of new mining and oil projects or other business activities.
Six things you need to know about Nigeria’s millionaires Published by Stacey Nel on 6 March 2014 A new report describes Nigeria’s richest individuals.
