Pizza Hut tweaking its menu to accommodate local tastes in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 February 2016 Pizza chain set to open shop in a number of countries.
Centurion mentorship programme offers support for African start-ups Published by Press Office on 22 February 2016 The Centurion Business Mentorship Program will provide complimentary legal services to start-up companies and small and medium-sized enterprises.
Wood-Mizer sawmill line unlocks rubberwood opportunity in Liberia Published by Press Office on 19 February 2016 A highly productive sawmill in Liberia is using Wood-Mizer technology to turn large diameter rubberwood trees that have reached the end of their latex production cycle into export quality sawn timber shipped to furniture and flooring production plants in Asia.
The Cameroonian with a business management tool for the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2016 Ted Boulou is the founder of Somtou, a management console designed specifically to cater for informal and small businesses in African markets.
Kenyan consumers confusing Japanese products with Chinese goods Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2016 Japan wants to boost exports to Kenya.
New generation Quick Payroll launched by EasyBiz QuickBooks Published by Press Office on 19 February 2016 EasyBiz QuickBooks has launched their new generation Quick Payroll package, which offers a number of enhancements, making it the quickest and most feature-rich payroll package they have offered yet.
King of Royal Bafokeng on making mining communities more resilient in South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2016 Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi questions South Africa’s mining policy and suggests steps that can be taken to reduce unintended consequences of it.
Agriculture as a business: Approaching agriculture as an investment opportunity Published by Akinwumi Adesina on 19 February 2016 ‘Agriculture is a business. And the more we treat it as a business, as a way to create wealth, the more it will promote development and improve people’s lives to boot.’
East Africa: Rural, off-grid consumers can now watch TV Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2016 M-KOPA has unveiled a 16-inch, solar-powered digital flat-screen TV, targeted at low-income consumers residing in off-grid areas.
Deutsche Post DHL Group support Mauritius airport to strengthen natural disaster preparedness Published by Staff Writer on 18 February 2016 Mauritius is prone to natural disasters, in particular, cyclones. As such, it is imperative that plans be developed to enable the airport to be able to support natural disaster management response.
Carole Mandi: Business lessons from publishing True Love and Drum magazines Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 February 2016 ‘I like to make my jumps when everybody else is holding back.’
M-Pesa to Bitcoin: The mobile payments platform integrating all digital wallets Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2016 We talk to Wallettec’s founder about the company’s growth so far and its international expansion plans.
Leadership: What time is it? It is decision time! Published by Quinton Douman on 17 February 2016 Even in times of uncertainty, great leaders have to be decisive.
How Africa offers opportunities beyond land, labour and commodities Published by Mark Esposito and Terence Tse on 16 February 2016 Africa is home to several of the world’s fastest-growing economies and the youngest population.
