Developers and homeowners revitalise Johannesburg’s inner city Published by Peter Cox on 3 February 2014 “Living in the city was a means to connect with people in an everyday, ordinary way,” says developer Dirk Bahmann.
Meet the Boss: Nicholas Nesbitt, general manager, IBM East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2014 “We should really get to believe that we deserve better and then act upon it,” says IBM regional boss.
Marketing and the mobile phone: Advice for businesses in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 31 January 2014 Ole! Media Group founder describes the broad reach of mobile marketing campaigns.
Meet the Boss: Fredrik Jejdling, head sub-Saharan Africa, Ericsson Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2014 “Learn something and go with a big, open heart into it,” advises telecom boss.
Why South African mining is losing its appeal to Australian investors Published by Staff Writer on 31 January 2014 Investors are wary of labour strife, the nationalisation debate and government accountability in South Africa.
Under construction: ‘Niger is like a newborn country’ Published by Gaicha Saddy on 30 January 2014 After a decade of little growth, Gaïcha Saddy is positively surprised by recent development projects in Niger.
‘Africa still in early stages of adopting technology,’ says IBM boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 January 2014 US firm IBM grows business in East Africa as more companies and governments start using technology.
What private equity holds for Africa this year Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 Private equity valuation specialist Rory Ord shares his thoughts on the future of private equity deals in Africa.
The story of Best Ayiorwoth: Starting a microfinance business at age 19 Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 When a young Ugandan orphan had to cut short her high school education, she swore she would take a stand. And she did.
US tractor maker takes creative approach to build its business in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 January 2014 A challenge for machinery manufacturers targeting Africa is that many farmers still use relatively primitive production techniques.
French fertiliser manufacturer targets commercial farmers in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Roullier Group launches Kenyan branch for its premium fertilisers.
Kenyan coffee shop brands join forces to capture growing consumer market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Israeli-owned Artcaffé in joint venture with Kenyan coffee shop Dormans.
Food for thought as African private equity stimulates economic development Published by Valentine Chitalu on 28 January 2014 Phatisa focuses investments on African agriculture and housing sectors.
New Yorker talks about running a tech startup in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 January 2014 Adam Nelson’s company offers a local cloud service to African firms.
