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Should investors put their money in Kenya? We speak to KenInvest boss

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2015

We caught up with Dr Moses Ikiara, managing director of KenInvest, to discuss investor protection, corruption and perceptions of Kenya as an investment destination.

QuickBooks new generation software has arrived – QuickBooks 2016

Published by Press Office on 23 October 2015

QuickBooks is proud to announce the arrival of QuickBooks 2016, the latest software release that boasts a number of user-friendly enhancements but as always, retains the simple, easy to use functionality that is synonymous with the QuickBooks brand.

Meet the Boss: Amy Jadesimi, managing director, LADOL (Nigeria)

Published by Kate Douglas on 22 October 2015

‘Don’t imagine that just because you hear fantastic stories about people who drop out of school and make a fortune, and do things the easy way, that this is typical. It is far from typical.’

Young Tanzanian switching on rural areas with solar energy

Published by Staff Writer on 21 October 2015

‘Electricity supply is really important for the development of a country. Without electricity, New York or Johannesburg would just be villages.’

Africa: A hub for innovation in medical diagnostic solutions?

Published by Ilk-nur Hendricks on 21 October 2015

However challenging the healthcare environment may be, SSA presents significant opportunities for developing technologies that transforms lives.

Coffee consumption in Africa still low, opportunities for growth

Published by Justin Probyn on 20 October 2015

Domestic coffee consumption is set to rise, supported by an emerging urbanised middle class which is stimulating demand for consumer goods.

Kenya risks missed opportunity as an investor’s tax hub

Published by Elizabeth Ndiritu on 20 October 2015

More is needed to enhance the attractiveness of Kenya as a hub for investors.

Emirates’ eyes fastened on Africa – an ‘underserved’ air transport market

Published by Kate Douglas on 20 October 2015

The airline is growing in Africa, but is growth limited by protectionism of African national carriers?

Diversity in tech: Joining the boys for golf?

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 October 2015

We talk to Ethel Cofie, founder of Women in Tech Africa, about the state of women representation in the industry.

Reverse the tide: African companies can also succeed in China

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 October 2015

Over the last decade, numerous Chinese state-owned and private companies have invested in Africa. But there are also opportunities for African businesses to expand to China.

Passion driven investment a favoured strategy of the wealthy, says Standard Bank

Published by Margaret Nienaber on 19 October 2015

The market for alternative investments is much like other markets.

How M-KOPA sold solar systems to over 250,000 low-income customers

Published by Staff Writer on 19 October 2015

M-KOPA’s success so far is due to a combination of innovative technology, an effective rural distribution system, a compelling value proposition, and a strong focus on customer care.

South African CEOs expected in large numbers on 21 and 22 March 2016 in Abidjan

Published by Press Office on 19 October 2015

Following on from the third edition of the Forum, which broke all previous attendance records, Africa’s key decision-makers will next meet in the Ivorian economic capital.

Running a free zone in Nigeria: Q&A with LADOL’s managing director

Published by Kate Douglas on 16 October 2015

‘In Nigeria we could do with 10 or 15 LADOLs, providing different infrastructure for different business focuses.’

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Should investors put their money in Kenya? We speak to KenInvest boss

QuickBooks new generation software has arrived – QuickBooks 2016

Meet the Boss: Amy Jadesimi, managing director, LADOL (Nigeria)

Young Tanzanian switching on rural areas with solar energy

Africa: A hub for innovation in medical diagnostic solutions?

Coffee consumption in Africa still low, opportunities for growth

Kenya risks missed opportunity as an investor’s tax hub

Emirates’ eyes fastened on Africa – an ‘underserved’ air transport market

Diversity in tech: Joining the boys for golf?

Reverse the tide: African companies can also succeed in China

Passion driven investment a favoured strategy of the wealthy, says Standard Bank

How M-KOPA sold solar systems to over 250,000 low-income customers

South African CEOs expected in large numbers on 21 and 22 March 2016 in Abidjan

Running a free zone in Nigeria: Q&A with LADOL’s managing director

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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