Africa’s urbanisation: making sense of the numbers Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 16 July 2013 “In Africa, population estimates don’t always tell the full story,” writes Tielman Nieuwoudt, principal at The Supply Chain Lab.
Fast food’s final frontier: the environmental, social and governance issues Published by Mike Davies on 15 July 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa has been described as the “final frontier” of the quick service restaurant industry.
The business behind financial inclusion in Africa for MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2013 “Africa is on the move, and those that have the first mover advantage will definitely have a leg up,” said MasterCard’s sub-Saharan Africa division president.
From refugee camps to parties – why tents are big business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2013 Asim Shah, CEO of Tarpo Industries, talks about the tent manufacturing business.
Talking farming with Fairtrade Africa head James Mwai Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 July 2013 “There are consumers who are now more aware of the sustainability of their food.”
Meet the Boss: Andrew McLachlan, VP, business development Africa, Carlson Rezidor Published by Kate Douglas on 12 July 2013 “I never give up and never ever surrender.”
The businessman who built a castle in rural Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2013 Growing up in a sleepy village in the rural Nyeri region of Kenya, George Tafaria Waititu always dreamt of transforming the area.
Africa needs double digit growth to catch up with rest of world, says Arnold Ekpe Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2013 Is Africa only looking attractive because many other parts of the world are doing so poorly?
Ghanaian entrepreneur describes how startups can benefit from accelerator programmes Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2013 Gerard Yitamkey, CEO and co-founder of Ahonya, explains how accelerator programmes can help startups.
Television entrepreneur, Dorothy Ghettuba, explains how she got to where she is today Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 July 2013 Dorothy Ghettuba quit her job in Canada and moved back to Kenya to follow her passion for TV production.
How a South African digital company is tapping into the potential on the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 9 July 2013 Nicholas Durrant, MD of Bluegrass Digital, talks about doing business across the continent.
The difference between African and Asian consumers Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 July 2013 African consumer behaviour is very different from that in Asia.
Tony Elumelu: ‘The age of aid is ending – it is now time for the private sector to lead’ Published by Tony Elumelu on 8 July 2013 Last week was the first time, in my memory, that a US president came to Africa with investment at the top of his agenda.
Africa will not change overnight, but now is the time to invest, says restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2013 “Next year we want to be in ten locations. It is achievable. I am optimistic about the market,” says Morne Deetlefs, the owner of Big Square in Kenya.
