Hotel developments in Africa – more business, less play Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 September 2012 Why the development and operation of business hotels is a better opportunity in Africa compared to leisure resorts.
Connecting Kenyan tech entrepreneurs with global expertise Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2012 “We want to give the possibility to everyone to set up and be a part of a large, strong African tech ecosystem.”
How Lois Gicheru is moving Kenya towards green energy Published by Kate Douglas on 14 September 2012 “Passion is the main trait an entrepreneur should have because when the chips are down it is the only trait that will fuel your hope.”
Interview: The man behind Africa’s answer to the iPad and iPhone Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Vérone Mankou, the 26 year old entrepreneur behind the African designed Way-C tablet.
From Juba to Nairobi – how companies are making money on the new frontier Published by Peter Guest on 12 September 2012 “As in all emergent markets, first movers stand to win – and win big,” says Peter Guest, journalist and author of Africa’s Century: Making Money On The New Frontier.
Can smallholder farmers transform Africa’s agricultural output? Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 September 2012 Mohit Arora, head of agriculture at Standard Bank Africa, believes small-scale farmers can play a central role in transforming Africa’s agricultural output.
Interview: The business of flowers in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 September 2012 Jane Ngige, chief executive of the Kenya Flower Council, speaks about the potential, challenges and future prospects of floriculture.
Travelling in Africa is getting “easier” Published by Loraine Stander on 9 September 2012 It is getting easier to travel in Africa. So said Johan Badenhorst, South African filmmaker and adventurer, recently.
Company targets Kenyans ‘aspiring to drink wine, eat cheese and smoke cigars’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 September 2012 Delia Stirling and her husband Andy run one of Kenya’s leading cheese producing companies, Brown’s Cheese.
South African insurance company partners with Airtel to distribute products Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2012 Mobile network operator Bharti Airtel this week announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Sanlam, a South African-based financial services group.
Why a Green Revolution alone is not enough for Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 September 2012 “Simply increasing yields and land under cultivation could lead to a world where buying steak in Europe is cheap, while millions of Africans continue to go hungry or even starve.”
John Deere – unlocking Africa’s mechanisation potential Published by Promotional Feature on 5 September 2012 Africa is today a core market for John Deere with focused ambitions to unlock mechanisation potential in sub Sahara Africa.
Social entrepreneur connects African women to global e-commerce Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2012 “We believe that women are Africa’s greatest untapped resource,” says Ella Peinovich.
Undercover Farming Expo / ASNAPP Conference to focus on technology and sustainability Published by Promotional Feature on 3 September 2012 ASNAPP is again joining forces with Undercover Farming Expo to host a conference for existing and potential producers and buyers of vegetables, flowers, fruit and seedlings being produced hydroponically under protective cover.