Lessons from East Africa’s top consumer goods manufacturers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 January 2016 How these companies built their empires.
Six stunning African attractions to visit on your next business trip Published by Staff Writer on 18 January 2016 Take some time off to see these impressive places.
East African company moving from selling only solar energy to ‘everything’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 January 2016 A look at M-KOPA’s potentially game-changing new strategy of selling low-income customers everything from smartphones to cooking stoves.
Two former street vendors on starting their township construction company Published by Kate Douglas on 15 January 2016 We talk to South Africans Sihle Ndlela (25) and Simphiwe Majozi (26), the entrepreneurs behind Majozi Bros Construction.
Five things to know about tech start-up funding in Africa Published by Tom Jackson on 15 January 2016 African tech start-ups received a total amount of funding in excess of $185.7m in 2015.
Is your company prepared to do business in Africa in 2016? Published by Dode Seidu on 15 January 2016 Advice on positioning your company to take advantage of Africa’s business opportunities.
Two job opportunities for those passionate and knowledgeable about Africa Published by Press Office on 15 January 2016 In On Africa was established with the goal of becoming the definitive source of expert research and analysis on Africa, in Africa.
African private equity in 2016: What effect will the global economic climate have? Published by Kate Douglas on 14 January 2016 Currency risks have impacted investment into African listed markets, but what does it mean for private equity on the continent?
Q&A: PR player shares how the industry in Africa differs to elsewhere Published by Kate Douglas on 13 January 2016 ‘Particularly in Africa, it simply isn’t enough to rely on the media to influence your stakeholders.’
Start-up snapshot: Helping domestic cleaners help themselves Published by Justin Probyn on 13 January 2016 Domestly is an app that aims to connect domestic cleaners with clients.
Small Somalia stock exchange has big dreams Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 January 2016 ‘What a lot of people don’t know is the amount of cash circulating within the economy of Somalia.’
What islands can learn from Mauritius about tourism and entertainment Published by Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar on 13 January 2016 Mauritius has adapted to tourists’ more sophisticated demands by diversifying its offering to them.
Africa CEO Forum head talks about the continent’s economic prospects Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2016 Amir Ben Yahmed on Africa’s economic outlook and why this year’s Africa CEO Forum has been moved from Geneva to Abidjan.
More US Fed hikes? What it means for South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 12 January 2016 The prospect of higher US yields has attracted investment away from emerging markets, with their currencies weakening in relation to a strong dollar. South Africa’s rand is no different.
