Start-up snapshot: Lagos-based venture taking legal services online Published by Justin Probyn on 13 April 2016 Legal Forms is a Lagos-based start-up looking to assist Nigerian entrepreneurs and small-business owners with legal services.
How these South Africans are aiming to revolutionise the currency exchange market Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2016 The Fourex self-service kiosk quickly identifies multiple different coins from 150 foreign currencies, and exchanges them at competitive rates.
Ethiopia: Eggs, omelettes and IPOs Published by Charles Robertson on 12 April 2016 Ethiopia breaks a lot of Washington Consensus eggs to produce a surprisingly impressive growth omelette.
Which African countries are attracting the most new hotels? Published by Staff Writer on 12 April 2016 The number of planned hotel rooms in Africa has soared to 64,000 in 365 hotels, up almost 30% on the previous year.
Is East Africa building too many shopping malls? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 April 2016 Examining whether the market is large enough to sustain current activity.
Bamboo: Africa’s untapped potential Published by Zipporah Musau on 12 April 2016 To tap into this lucrative green economy, African governments and the private sector have begun positioning themselves to commercialise bamboo.
Lagos now wears a new look Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 11 April 2016 City transforming from chaos of traffic congestion, rickety buses and pickpockets.
Experts share views on Tanzania’s property industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2016 Where investors should be looking.
Ugandan skin-care brand seeking to steal market share from multinationals Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2016 ‘We are trying to change people’s mindsets by giving them international standards – but produced locally.’
What Kigali’s new inland port could mean for trade in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2016 The first phase of the construction of a US$35m inland container logistics centre is currently underway on a 30-hectare plot of land in Rwanda’s capital city.
Could Nigeria be kicked out of the MSCI Frontier Markets Index? Published by Daniel Salter on 8 April 2016 MSCI have announced they are considering removing Nigeria from the MSCI Frontier Markets Index.
Tech company changing the way aid organisations operate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 April 2016 ‘I have an MBA, but I learnt more in the first two months of running this business than I did in business school,’ says Matt Berg, CEO of Ona.
The young women entrepreneurs looking to champion Africa Published by Staff Writer on 7 April 2016 While in the past there have been a lot fewer women applicants for the Anzisha Prize than men, history also shows these young women can have a considerable social impact in their communities.
Meet the Boss: Paul Muhato, MD, Engen Petroleum (Tanzania) Published by Kate Douglas on 7 April 2016 ‘A positive attitude will capitalise the smallest opportunity.’