Nairobi’s famed matatu graffiti is back, and putting artists in business Published by Hilary Heuler on 9 March 2015 For the past 10 years the Kenyan government has forbidden any external painting on Nairobi’s shared taxis, “matatus”. Until now.
MasterCard talks Zimbabwe’s remittance market and the role of mobile money Published by Kate Douglas on 9 March 2015 A look at MasterCard’s partnership with Steward Bank and EcoCash to assist remittance transfers.
African pension funds should invest more in local private equity, says fund manager Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2015 Pension funds in Africa should direct more money towards financing private equity firms that fund local enterprises.
South Africa’s newest low-cost airline has pan-African ambitions Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2015 Skywise, South Africa’s newest low-cost airline, has its eyes set on becoming a regional carrier.
Francophone Africa: A new battlefield for the banking industry Published by Pierre-Antoine Balu on 6 March 2015 The financial services industry is changing at fast pace in francophone Africa.
How a rule-breaking Kenyan succeeded in the hair industry… in South Africa Published by Karimi Kiambi on 6 March 2015 Tracy Wangari launched her Cape Town-based salon in 1999 and maintains a hands-on role in the now successful venture.
Bitcoin exchange expands to Kenya, sees potential in using M-Pesa Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2015 Global Bitcoin exchange Igot has been granted access to the mobile money service M-Pesa, currently used by about 17 million Kenyans.
How this entrepreneur is bringing power to rural Zimbabwe Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 March 2015 In 2013 Simbarashe Mhuriro (30) partnered with a Swiss-German renewable energy company to develop grid-connected solar plants.
Six essential tips for sound budgeting for small business Published by Staff Writer on 5 March 2015 From having two budgets to updating regularly – here are six tips every small business owner should take note of.
Creative crowdsourcing: Springleap helping brands better target Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2015 Trevor Wolfe, Springleap’s MD, tells How we made it in Africa about the company’s plans for Africa.
East Africa has more to offer than just Kenya, says SAP boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2015 Andrew Waititu, SAP’s MD for East Africa, says companies will miss out if they don’t grow their presence beyond their host country.
Online travel company Wego discusses its plans in mobile-first Africa Published by Blaise Hopkinson on 4 March 2015 Singapore-based Wego looks to 4G to disrupt Africa’s travel metasearch space.
From frontier to emerging market – Kenya’s economic rise Published by David Sand on 4 March 2015 The future of Kenya’s business environment is looking increasingly bright as the national economy continues to grow at an enviable pace.
‘101 Ways To Make Money in Africa’: New book will help your business ambitions Published by Press Office on 3 March 2015 Dr. Harnet Bokrezion and John-Paul Iwuoha are Africa business consultants and co-authors of the book ‘101 Ways to Make Money in Africa’.