How companies can tap into the rise of the African consumer Published by Kate Douglas on 9 March 2013 “The fact that the African middle class has been so far overlooked and underserved means a relatively empty marketplace with a very receptive audience.”
Tech entrepreneur talks about the highs and lows of running a startup in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 March 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Ugandan-based entrepreneur Titus Mawano.
Thinking outside the box to finance Africa’s small-scale farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 8 March 2013 The traditional model of financing farmers is often not possible in Africa.
Kenya’s tech industry: over-hyped or just learning to walk? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 March 2013 First there was the hype, then the criticism. Dinfin Mulupi looks at what’s going on in Silicon Savannah.
Africa’s agricultural market could triple if farmers were able to tap into middle-class demand Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 March 2013 Africa’s agricultural market could reach $1 trillion over the next two decades.
Six tips on how to successfully expand your consumer goods company into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 March 2013 Many international retailers and other consumer-facing companies have started to grow their African footprints.
Africa has the ideas but lacks the resources to fund them, says Swiss entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2013 “Africa could become one of the world’s opportunity hubs,” says Jean Claude Bastos de Morais.
DHL head explains how Africa can boost trade and economic growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2013 African governments are increasingly talking with multinationals about ways to improve their countries’ business environment.
Africa’s construction industry: insight into the opportunities and risks Published by Deloitte team on 3 March 2013 Physical infrastructure backlog in most of Africa is widely known and acknowledged.
Dubai-style property developments arrive in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 March 2013 Nairobi’s skyline is changing, propelled by multinationals setting up regional offices and a growing demand for high-end housing.
Searching for Silicon Savannah Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 March 2013 Last week I visited Nairobi, my first time back in Kenya since Nairobi’s nickname “Silicon Savannah” was coined.
Young serial entrepreneur, Nadeem Juma, explains how to be a success in Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 February 2013 “If you don’t have a string of failures behind you, it means you have learnt nothing. Failure is a big part of being an entrepreneur.”
Looking at Africa’s telecom growth through the eyes of MTN Published by Kate Douglas on 28 February 2013 “The African continent has continued to blossom, where today it is seen as a rife continent for investment,” said Zunaid Bulbulia, CFO of MTN.
Interview: Talking business with Nigerian mobile advertising entrepreneur Oduntan Odubanjo Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 February 2013 “Successful entrepreneurs are not usually the smartest people, or even the most hardworking.”