This entrepreneur built an island resort out of plastic waste Published by Emma Charlton on 16 December 2019 For many people, a glut of plastic bottles floating in a lagoon would be negative. For entrepreneur Eric Becker, it sparked an idea for a business opportunity.
The journey so far: Frederick Mawuli Deegbe, CEO, Heel The World Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 December 2019 ‘I have come to accept that being a leader isn’t just about sharing your vision, but also digging deep in the trenches with your people to get the job done.’
Meet the Boss: James Claude, CEO, Global Voice Group Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2019 An interview with James Claude, CEO of Global Voice Group.
Emerging markets: Secrets of resilient multinationals Published by Boston Consulting Group on 10 December 2019 Succeeding in emerging markets is hard enough. To succeed year after year, decade after decade, is an astounding accomplishment. Here’s how some winning multinationals do it.
How to navigate security in a modern workplace Published by Pratik Roy on 10 December 2019 Security should become a part of every employee’s DNA, writes Microsoft’s Pratik Roy.
These solar-power entrepreneurs are lighting up Sierra Leone Published by Douglas Broom on 9 December 2019 Easy Solar has supplied 300,000 homes in Sierra Leone with solar-powered lighting and chargers.
The journey so far: Mavis Nduchwa, CEO, Chabana Farms Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 December 2019 ‘Entrepreneurship can be likened to a maze. You know where to start, you see the finish but the path from start to end is a process.’
South Africa is missing out on fresh fruit export growth. What it needs to do Published by Shingie Chisoro Dube and Pamela Mondliwa on 4 December 2019 South Africa needs to take advantage of opportunities in the global economy that it can convert into quick wins.
8 Nigerians included in list of the top 25 movers and shakers in Africa’s energy sector Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2019 Nigerians feature prominently in the African Energy Chamber’s recently launched list of the top 25 movers and shakers in the energy sector to watch.
Rwanda’s housing sector an opportunity for private investment Published by David Lawrence on 25 November 2019 Demand for secure, affordable housing in Rwanda is surging because of fast urban population growth.
The journey so far: Edwin Bruno, CEO, Smart Codes Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 November 2019 ‘All great ideas are scary because they always threaten what we know.’
Mozambique positioning itself as the world’s next big global energy play Published by Staff Writer on 21 November 2019 With 150 trillion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves, Mozambique is positioning itself as the world’s next big global energy opportunity.
High net-worth investors driving hospitality sector in Francophone Africa Published by Staff Writer on 20 November 2019 Francophone Africa’s burgeoning hospitality market continues to be a promising opportunity for global hospitality brands and investors.
Profit-making idea: An efficient maintenance repair operations (MRO) industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 November 2019 Africa doesn’t produce many of the inputs needed to manufacture at scale.
