From losing almost everything to becoming a property tycoon – Pete Muraya’s story Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 July 2013 Pete Muraya has made many mistakes in business before finding success in property development.
Startups find collaborative work space in Johannesburg Published by Peter Cox on 26 July 2013 In Johannesburg there are a small but growing number of shared office spaces in which small businesses rent a desk and other services.
Hotel group sees opportunities in Africa’s emerging industrial towns Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2013 Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, with brands such as Radisson Blu, has identified a number of African cities with strong business potential.
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.”
‘Success that comes gradually has a solid base,’ says real estate entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 June 2013 Kenyan real estate entrepreneur Daniel Ojijo told Dinfin Mulupi more about his business and shared some advice to other budding entrepreneurs.
Shopping centre pioneer shares five tips for success in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 June 2013 “The stories we hear of someone within two months becoming a millionaire are very rare… Don’t think you are an exception.”
Property entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani talks about his business journey Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2013 When Iran-born entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani arrived in Kenya shortly after the Iranian revolution, business was the last thing on his mind.
New golf resort catering for ‘aspirational’ Kenyans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 June 2013 “Everybody here is aspirational; they want to have nice clothes, drive the best cars and eat at the top restaurants.”
How SleepOut CEO Johann Jenson traded a secure UN job for the start-up world Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 June 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Johann Jenson, co-founder of Kenyan accommodation website SleepOut.com.
Ranked: Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping centres Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 June 2013 The top five shopping centres in sub-Saharan Africa, based on their attractiveness for international tenants.
Prioritising Africa’s cities: discussing the challenges and opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 28 May 2013 It is predicted that there are going to be 1,000 new cities built on the African continent by 2050.
How Rachel Tladi is making a name for herself in a male-dominated industry Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2013 Rachel Tladi tells How we made it in Africa about the challenges of being a businesswoman in the male-dominated construction industry.
Dubai-based luxury hotel group discusses its African expansion plans Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2013 Kate Douglas finds out more about the Jumeirah Group’s expansion plans into Africa.
Hotel group invests in Ghana’s ‘boom town’ Takoradi Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2013 Takoradi’s deep water sea port, and the fact that it is the hub of Ghana’s nascent oil industry, makes it a strategically important economic development node.