Start-up snapshot: A sanitation company with a unique business model Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 June 2015 “This is a pretty new model for sanitation,” says Andrew Foote, co-founder of Sanivation.
Looking beyond the obvious in sub-Saharan Africa: The rise of e-commerce Published by Euromonitor International on 17 June 2015 Nigeria boasts the largest online market for apparel and footwear in Africa, which is expected to grow from $104m in 2014 to $1,077m in 2019.
Q&A: Engineering and manufacturing driving 3D printing demand Published by Kate Douglas on 17 June 2015 3D printing has the potential to be as disruptive as the internet, and in South Africa it is starting to gain traction.
The perks and opportunities of being an Anzisha Fellow Published by Staff Writer on 17 June 2015 Anzisha Fellows have access to some of the best educators and coaches in the world for young entrepreneurs.
Kenya attracting growing interest from foreign retailers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2015 Botswana’s largest grocery chain, Choppies, recently announced that it plans to acquire 10 stores of a Kenyan mid-tier retailer Ukwala Supermarket.
Navigating Kenya: Uber has a bumpy ride ahead Published by Hilary Heuler on 16 June 2015 This year the mobile car-for-hire service Uber arrived in Kenya, but faces stiff competition.
Lift-off for entrepreneurs at Africa’s largest business expo, SAITEX Published by Press Office on 15 June 2015 South African companies are abuzz with excitement this week as they gear up for the continent’s biggest business opportunities expo, the world-renowned Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX).
The most attractive niche markets in Africa Published by Ben Longman on 15 June 2015 Sometimes small is good.
Start-up snapshot: Giving Nigerians quick access to their favourite music Published by Justin Probyn on 15 June 2015 MyMusic.com.ng is a Nigerian music download platform, co-founded by Dolapo Taiwo, Tola Ogunsola and Damola Taiwo.
Patrice Motsepe: Beneficiation must make commercial sense Published by Kate Douglas on 15 June 2015 “I think part of the secret, in relation to beneficiation, is you have got to make it attractive, profitable, for the private sector.”
Entrepreneurs must tread lightly when going into business with friends or family Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2015 Here are guidelines for young entrepreneurs considering a business partnership with friends or family.
In pictures: Africa at work Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2015 From photographers to artisanal miners, Africa has no shortage of resourceful individuals moving the continent forward.
City of Joburg supports SAITEX – Africa’s biggest business opportunities event Published by Press Office on 14 June 2015 As part of its Growth and Development Strategy 2040, the City of Joburg (CoJ) is once again backing this year’s Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) – the biggest business opportunities expo on the continent.
Why investors shouldn’t always ignore fragile states Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 June 2015 “The gap between what people from the outside perceive and the reality on the ground is massive.”
