Kenya’s outdoor advertising industry is booming, thanks to brand competition and elections Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 January 2013 It is a season of good business for outdoor advertising companies in Kenya.
AFCON sponsor Orange sees Africa as a key growth opportunity Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2013 “Many countries still have below average mobile penetration rates, which means that there is strong growth potential.”
Interview with Somali businessman Abdirashid Duale Published by Jocelyne Sambira on 29 January 2013 “Somalis are by nature entrepreneurial, which explains the recent increase in investment in Mogadishu and other parts of Somali territories.”
‘Quitting is never an option,’ says Kenyan restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 January 2013 Dinfin Mulupi sat down with the Tamarind Group co-owner and chairman Martin Dunford.
Google chairman Eric Schmidt shares his thoughts on Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 January 2013 Nigerians are a nation of entrepreneurs; while Nairobi has established itself as a technology hub, says Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google.
Meet the Boss: James Hoddell, CEO, Mentor Management (Kenya) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 January 2013 “Finding the right staff is my biggest challenge. That will continue to be the biggest limitation to our business.”
Finding executives to work in Africa: Western misconceptions still a challenge Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2013 “There is a real misconception on how unsafe certain locations are within Africa.”
‘African software developers need a dose of realism in their ambitions’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 January 2013 Microsoft is working with African developers to boost the development of software solutions by Africans for Africa.
Why Tanzanian farmers don’t sell what they produce Published by Jacques Morisset on 25 January 2013 About three out of four households report to have agriculture as their main activity. Even urban households are still involved in crop production.
Traditional Kenyan restaurant attracts expats and tourists Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 January 2013 How we made it in Africa’s talks to Pamela Muyeshi, owner of Amaica restaurant, about the Kenyan restaurant industry and being a woman entrepreneur.
Interview: The company behind the Lagos version of Monopoly Published by Kate Douglas on 23 January 2013 How we made it in Africa speaks to Nimi Akinkugbe, CEO of Bestman Games.
AccessKenya MD shares his thoughts on the IT industry and listing on the NSE Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Jonathan Somen, co-founder and managing director of data and IT services company AccessKenya.
Nigerian online movie and music company iROKO Partners enters South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2013 iROKO Partners has opened their second African office in Johannesburg.
Sub-Saharan Africa continues to attract investment bankers chasing deals Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 January 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa continues to be a hotspot for investment banking deals, reports Bloomberg.