Ethiopia: Big demand for housing, hotels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 May 2015 Ethiopia’s capital is undergoing a major construction boom.
Airline Flydubai increasing its business on the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2015 UAE’s low-cost airline Flydubai is increasing its routes to several destinations in northern and eastern Africa.
Online travel company Wego discusses its plans in mobile-first Africa Published by Blaise Hopkinson on 4 March 2015 Singapore-based Wego looks to 4G to disrupt Africa’s travel metasearch space.
Diversifying from oil: Angolan sovereign wealth fund eyes hotel investments Published by Kate Douglas on 2 March 2015 “The main goals of the fund are to preserve state reserves but also to create additional sources of revenue,” says FSDEA’s chairman.
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.
