Start-up snapshot: Building mobile tech solutions in Rwanda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 December 2015 Clarisse Iribagiza, CEO of HeHe Labs, talks about the lessons she has learnt, and why her company focuses on small businesses.
How this working mom got her frozen foods onto the shelves of Nakumatt Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2015 Kenyan Mary Cherop Maritim shares how she started her frozen foods business with no business experience.
Is South Africa in a crisis? Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2015 A recent forum saw robust debate surrounding the economic challenges facing South Africa.
Meet the Boss: David Ohana, MD, KenolKobil Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 December 2015 ‘Forget about the hype surrounding Africa. You have to be ready to work hard.’
How a former Israeli army officer turned an ailing East African fuel company around Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 December 2015 David Ohana had to make some tough calls to turn oil marketing company KenolKobil around.
Nigerians take to mobile for better media content Published by Aida Akl on 1 December 2015 Nigerians are turning to smartphones and other mobile devices to get their choice of videos, entertainment and news, anytime, anywhere.
SkyVision launches two broadcast platforms over ABS-3A satellite to deliver comprehensive SD/HD content to customers in Africa Published by Press Office on 1 December 2015 SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. has announced a partnership with ABS to launch two new video platforms on ABS-3A.
The rise of mobile credit in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 November 2015 Challenging the traditional banking model.
Talking Business: Investing in Uganda Published by Staff Writer on 30 November 2015 Fatma Abubakar, country manager of DHL Express, shares her thoughts on doing business in Uganda.
The case for backing entrepreneurs, rather than business plans Published by Kate Douglas on 27 November 2015 ‘We don’t even look at the business plan at all. If [entrepreneurs] bring it to me, I tear it up in front of them,’ says founder of business incubator Raizcorp.
High-growth ‘gazelles’ in Africa: Is small really beautiful? Published by Antonio Malfense Fierro on 26 November 2015 Conventional wisdom on supporting entrepreneurship is that governments should support start-ups and small businesses to spur job creation and economic growth.
East Africa’s turn? What the end of commodities supercycle means for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2015 The decline in commodity prices and waning Chinese consumption is likely to shift commercial focus from West Africa’s oil-rich economies to East Africa.
MTV Africa boss shares seven tips for business success Published by Staff Writer on 26 November 2015 ‘Don’t ever rest on the laurels of what you created today because there is always somebody else trying desperately to create more, do something better,’ says Alex Okosi.
An asset financing model for rural households in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 November 2015 How a Uganda-based company is allowing low-income customers to buy solar energy kits and appliances.
