Meet the Boss: Phyllis Wakiaga, CEO, Kenya Association of Manufacturers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2016 Phyllis Wakiaga tells us about what keeps her up at night.
Private equity firm discusses Ethiopia pharma investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2016 UK-based private equity firm 54 Capital has entered Ethiopia’s pharmaceutical market through an investment into Addis Pharmaceutical Factory.
Five tips for spotting overlooked African investment opportunities in 2016 Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2016 American fund manager Robert Scharar shares his tips for identifying investment opportunities in Africa.
Start-up snapshot: Boosting milk yields of small-scale dairy farmers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 January 2016 Entrepreneurship comes with many ups and downs, says Graham Benton, founder of LishaBora Hydroponics.
Africa’s Big Seven boosts halaal opportunities across Africa Published by Press Office on 6 January 2016 Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) is playing an ever-greater role in showcasing the vast variety of halaal products available from around the world at its halaal pavilion.
How microcredit has hurt the poor and destroyed informal business Published by Milford Bateman on 5 January 2016 After 1994 the microcredit movement helped plunge large numbers of black South Africans into heavy debt and poverty while enriching a few white elites who provided the loans.
PR in Africa: The next frontier? Published by Kate Douglas on 5 January 2016 We speak to a number of PR agencies operating in Africa to find out what is driving the industry, and how it differs to elsewhere.
Opinion: Renewable energy a win-win African investment opportunity Published by Bertrams Lukstins on 5 January 2016 The renewable energy sector is gaining traction in many African countries.
‘It’s better to stick with what you know,’ says restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 January 2016 Obado Obadoh, founder of Kenya’s Café Deli and Delicatessen, shares his business journey.
Why Kampala holds single biggest growth opportunity for Uganda Published by Paul Collier and Astrid Haas on 4 January 2016 Kampala generates about 60% of Uganda’s GDP. In the coming decade urbanisation is the single largest opportunity to spur economic growth.
Talking Business: Potential in agriculture as Gabon seeks to diversify from oil Published by Staff Writer on 4 January 2016 Despite its fertile arable land and tropical climate, 90% of food consumed in Gabon is imported.
On streets of Harare, few takers for China’s yuan Published by Sebastian Mhofu on 1 January 2016 Following the recent visit of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China’s yuan will become Zimbabwe’s reserve currency.
Hollard’s Africa head on the continent’s insurance industry (full interview) Published by Kate Douglas on 23 December 2015 ‘We are very bullish on the African insurance market and the opportunities that have been offered.’
With strong dollar, Africa offers cheap assets – American fund manager Published by Kate Douglas on 22 December 2015 According to fund manager Robert Scharar, there is currently a “tremendous opportunity” for inexpensive investments on the continent.
