Taking the leap: Entrepreneur on why he left Poland to start a business in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2015 “At that time my knowledge about Nigeria was the so-called Google knowledge,” says Marek Zmyslowski.
Africa tipped to become surfing capital of the world Published by Euromonitor International on 29 December 2014 Many emerging tourism destinations in Africa have identified surfing as a target market.
Ebola could impact Africa’s business landscape for years to come Published by Euromonitor International on 19 December 2014 A key impact of the Ebola outbreak is that food prices are rising in affected countries, as flights are suspended to these areas.
Talking Africa perceptions vs reality with the first woman to bike around the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2014 South African Jolandie Rust shares some of her insight into, and experiences of, travelling in Africa.
Group of risk-taking friends transform plantation into golf haven for Kenya’s rich Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 October 2014 Where once stood overgrown bush and sisal plantations, now sits a luxury golf estate .
International hotel companies focusing on Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 October 2014 Ethiopia currently houses only a handful of international hotel brands.
South Africa’s top 10 hotels for the super-rich Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 October 2014 New report reveals the top 10 hotels visited by the super-rich in the year to June 2014.
Simba Corp – from small car dealership to leading conglomerate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 August 2014 Kenya’s Simba Corp has successfully diversified its business.
Meet the Boss: Adil Popat, CEO, Simba Corporation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 August 2014 Kenyan CEO stresses importance of having a balance between work and family.
Jovago hopes to make online hotel bookings the norm in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 August 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Estelle Verdier, head of hotel booking site Jovago in East Africa.
Africa’s top five most travelled to cities Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2014 The 2014 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index looks at Africa’s top five destination cities.
No visa required: Africa’s most powerful passports Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 July 2014 New research ranks countries according to the number of places their passports can enter without a visa, or with a visa on arrival.
Flight comparison site Flyezee.com wants to transform East African aviation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 July 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to the founders of Flyezee.com
Meet the Boss: Gervais Djondo, co-founder, Ecobank Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2014 Gervais Djondo says it is important to surround yourself with the right people.