How Nomanini wants to replace airtime scratch cards Published by Kate Douglas on 5 August 2013 Nomanini is a South African based startup that has developed a prepaid airtime vending platform specifically for the African context.
Agroforestry offers potential for greater food security in Africa Published by Kate Langford on 5 August 2013 Integrating trees with agriculture, crops and livestock, is significantly increasing livelihoods, food security and environmental stability.
Kenya’s Maria Sovich explains how she turned her love for cooking into a business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Maria Sovich, founder of Kenyan Classic Preserves.
A Maasai warrior’s approach to business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2013 Nelson Ole Reiyia runs a safari camp targeting foreign tourists.
Securing Africa’s land for shared prosperity Published by Frank Byamugisha on 2 August 2013 Better land governance will help to secure a brighter future for all Africans.
Kenyan company manufacturing modern products using traditional fabric Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2013 Shuka Duka, a successful Kenyan company, makes everyday accessories from the Maasai shuka fabric.
Q&A: Unpacking Somaliland’s business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2013 The Somaliland Development Corporation looks to bridge international investors and local community interests in Somaliland.
Why a Caribbean bank decided to invest in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2013 Companies located in the Caribbean are not known to be major investors in Africa.
Property entrepreneur shares his five tips for business success Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 July 2013 After decades doing business, and seeing his share of failures, property entrepreneur Pete Muraya, has learnt how to achieve success.
Burundi promoting its business opportunities to South African SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2013 Burundi is looking to position itself as a business and trade hub.
Oil prices and implications for Africa Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 July 2013 Rising oil prices will affect African economies differently, depending on whether they are net exporters or net importers of the commodity.
Africa’s complex medicine market highlights need for firms to do their homework Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 30 July 2013 Pharmaceutical firms have a real opportunity in Africa as long as they take time to understand markets.
Private education pioneer talks about her business journey Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 July 2013 In 1978, Mary Okelo founded Makini Schools, one of Kenya’s earliest private education institutions.
What Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda learnt from Aliko Dangote Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 July 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Monica Musonda, founder of Java Foods in Zambia.