How mPedigree built a business by combating counterfeit products Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2015 We talk to Bright Simons about mPedigree’s business model, how his service works and where he sees future profits coming from.
Continental reach: The rise of the pan-African bank Published by Alexandra Born and Paul Mathieu on 26 August 2015 Africa-based banks, once largely domestic, are expanding across the continent and now dominate the banking sector in many countries.
How Ma3Route found a way to monetise Nairobi’s traffic jams Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2015 Crowdsourcing traffic information.
Medical records at a touch of an app? Q&A with CenHealth’s founder Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2015 We talk to South African Joel Ugborogho about his new health tech start-up.
Four signs that your small business has finally arrived Published by Steven Cohen on 25 August 2015 Here are a few ways that you’ll know that your company has grown from a shaky fledgling into a successful and sustainable business.
Doing business in Sudan: DAL Group’s innovative approach to growth Published by Heba Hashem on 24 August 2015 Ihab Daoud Abdellatif of DAL Food explains how a focus on innovation and a commitment to social partnerships have helped the company overcome the unique challenges of running a business based in Sudan.
Street murals and property prices: Talking business with renowned artist Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2015 We talk to Ricky Lee Gordon about the business of street murals and the role it plays in property development and gentrification.
Start-up snapshot: Foodstantly wants to take Nigeria’s food industry online Published by Justin Probyn on 24 August 2015 Online platform Foodstantly allows users to buy and sell food and farm produce.
Shortage of quality real estate assets in Africa, but industry not without risks Published by Staff Writer on 24 August 2015 A growing consumer middle-class is driving both property demand and growth opportunities in the real estate industry across the African continent, says Standard Bank.
Centum CEO James Mworia shares advice for success in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 August 2015 ‘Don’t look for validation in other people. I have decided that I will not let other people’s opinion become my reality.’
Eight insightful business tips from celebrated entrepreneur Bright Simons Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2015 ‘I think innovation is very much the ability to ask those questions that nobody thinks are important.’
Talking start-ups and entrepreneurship with GrowthAfrica CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 August 2015 ‘Entrepreneurship has become more of a viable option for a lot of people.’
Why this South African is bringing the Sowetan princess ‘Barbie’ to the market Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2015 Maite Makgoba shares her plans to challenge the Barbie brand with the Momppy Mpoppy doll.
Start-up snapshot: South African platform aims to disrupt the legal industry Published by Justin Probyn on 20 August 2015 LexNove allows users to find legal representation from a panel of hand-picked lawyers’ proposals.
