Smartphone maker Infinix focuses on online sales in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 January 2016 Infinix is keeping prices down through its e-commerce sales strategy.
Angolan VC fund discusses investment in Africa in 2016 Published by Staff Writer on 20 January 2016 ‘The dramatic and sustained drop in oil and commodity prices has served to illustrate the urgency for diversification away from reliance on natural resources.’
Do what you can, now! Drone pioneer on starting three companies before 30 Published by Kate Douglas on 20 January 2016 ‘I’ve seen far too many start-ups spend more time looking for money than actually just getting on with it, and doing it with what they have.’
Alassane Ouattara and Uhuru Kenyatta to attend the Africa CEO Forum 2016 Published by Press Office on 20 January 2016 The Ivorian Head of State and his Kenyan counterpart will participate in the AFRICA CEO FORUM 2016 together with an assembly of more than 800 key figures from across the continent and the entire world.
Economists share their 2016 outlook for Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 January 2016 We speak to a number of economists about their outlook this year for three of sub-Saharan Africa’s major economies.
Côte d’Ivoire will be an emerging country by 2020 Published by Daniel Kablan Duncan on 19 January 2016 Côte d’Ivoire is implementing structural and sectoral reforms that have resulted in an average annual economic growth of more than 9% over the past four years.
Society Stores: Up-and-coming Kenyan retailer wants to be ‘Walmart of Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 January 2016 Supermarket chain focuses on opportunities in agricultural towns.
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.
