Meet the Boss: Adenike Ogunlesi, founder, Ruff ‘n’ Tumble (Nigeria) Published by Kate Douglas on 25 November 2015 ‘Find out who you are, what your purpose is, what you are passionate about – and then go after it with everything in your total being.’
Lessons for Nordic companies aiming to set up in Uganda and beyond Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 November 2015 ‘Many people back home still associate this market with the negative news headlines,’ says Rikke Adamsen, chair of the Nordic Business Association in Uganda.
Invest in Congo Brazzaville Forum: A first edition crowned with success Published by Press Office on 25 November 2015 More than 1,000 participants, from across Africa and the globe, came together in the Congolese capital between 19-21 November, for this first forum dedicated to the promotion of investment opportunities in the Congo.
African countries can tap into their rich expatriates’ savings Published by Nontobeko Mtshali on 24 November 2015 Remittances play a major role in the economies of many countries.
Lessons learnt starting a media company in Liberia Published by Brooks Marmon on 24 November 2015 We talk to Jefferson Krua, founder of online news outlet The Bush Chicken.
Q&A: Running an online real estate marketplace across 11 African countries Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 November 2015 Aneesa Arshad, CEO for Lamudi in East and Southern Africa, talks about trends in the real estate e-commerce business, facing tough competition in Mauritius, and learning from mistakes.
Ranked: The top luxury brands in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 November 2015 A look at New World Wealth’s annual study of the top luxury brands.
Start-up snapshot: Convincing Nigerians to book their travel online Published by Justin Probyn on 23 November 2015 Travelbeta is a Nigeria-based online travel booking platform.
Talking Business: Ethiopia – opportunities, challenges and myths Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 November 2015 Insight into doing business in Ethiopia.
From car boot to top Nigerian children’s brand: The story of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2015 Adenike Ogunlesi shares how she grew Ruff ‘n’ Tumble into a well-known Nigerian children’s clothing brand.
ICB Forum 2015: More than 1,000 participants attended the opening of the conference Published by Press Office on 20 November 2015 More than 1,000 participants, from across Africa and the globe, gathered for the opening of the ICB Forum 2015 – Invest in Congo Brazzaville.
Interview: ‘Transport costs in East Africa 60% higher than in US and Europe’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 November 2015 We speak to TradeMark East Africa chief executive Frank Matsaert about the progress made in reducing trade costs, how to stop corruption, and the significance of informal traders.
South African retailer sees wholesale opportunity at DRC-Zambia border Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2015 Fruit & Veg City is planning on setting up a wholesale centre at Kasumbalesa, the border town between the DRC and Zambia.
Nigerian job placement technology entrepreneur wins Anzisha 2015 Grand Prize Published by Staff Writer on 19 November 2015 The Anzisha Prize is thrilled to announce this year’s winner of the grand prize in the fifth year of Africa’s premier award for youth entrepreneurship, Chris Kwekowe, founder of Slatecube.
