Terryanne Chebet: TV personality wants to make it big in body care products Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 February 2016 Outside the glitz and glamour of television, Chebet is also a successful entrepreneur.
Lean and tech savvy: How miners can change the game and emerge stronger Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2016 From wearable technology to going lean, Deloitte suggests innovative strategies miners can pursue to adapt and emerge stronger.
How this businessman built a lucrative dairy company, while keeping a full-time job Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 February 2016 Two decades ago Eric Kimani saw an opportunity in Kenya’s dairy industry.
Visas: Which African countries are most open to visitors from the continent? Published by Justin Probyn on 15 February 2016 Findings from the African Development Bank’s recent report on visa openness between African countries.
Frontier country report: Gabon’s economy slowly diversifying Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 15 February 2016 Despite headwinds from the oil sector, we expect real GDP growth to pick up in 2016 to around 5% of GDP on the back of growth in mining, agro-industry, construction and services.
Tuskys CEO weighs in on Kenya’s retail industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 February 2016 Dan Githua talks competition, partnering with informal traders and the challenge of theft.
Could these giant $40m blimps help miners bypass Africa’s infrastructure woes? Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2016 We look at a new craft that is believed to be eight-times cheaper than using a heavy-lift helicopter to move cargo.
How a 17-year-old started a poultry business in the slums of Dar es Salaam Published by Kate Douglas on 12 February 2016 Sirjeff Dennis was five when he witnessed a neighbour lose her seven-month old son to malnutrition, and it created a passion to fight hunger in his community.
Meet Anda Maqanda: From failure to one of Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 11 February 2016 ‘Reputation is everything in business. Always strive to deliver more than what you have promised.’
Charles Robertson on why there is much to like in Nigeria Published by Charles Robertson on 11 February 2016 We have always maintained that Nigeria’s future does not lie with oil, and are encouraged by the high quality government team that is pushing hard for diversification.
Survey provides glimpse into the world of young entrepreneurs in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 11 February 2016 The Anzisha Prize this week published the ‘Anzisha Youth Entrepreneurship Survey 2016’, which provides a snapshot of the realities facing young entrepreneurs in Africa.
How to sell energy drinks in East Africa… and why Somalia is a big market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 February 2016 Talking business with the distributor of energy drink brand Shark.
Equatorial Guinea awards EPC contract for new petrochemicals complex Published by Staff Writer on 10 February 2016 Riaba Fertilizers Limited has awarded the EPC contract for a new petrochemicals complex to a Chinese consortium led by East China Engineering Science and Technology Co. Ltd (ECEC).
Resource-rich Malawi holds investment rewards Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2016 Although agriculture is the dominant sector, other industries also hold business potential.