Meet the Boss: Andrew Youn, founder, One Acre Fund Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2014 Non-profit fund boss advocates using the principles of business to advance a meaningful cause.
Local businesses should capitalise on Africa’s rising opportunities, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2014 DHL highlights opportunities for African entrepreneurs and SMEs in the continent.
Executives rank South Africa as a top FDI destination, despite weakening economy Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2014 South Africa ranked as only African country in A.T. Kearney’s top 25 most attractive FDI markets.
Meet the Boss: Mbwana Alliy, managing partner, Savannah Fund Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 June 2014 Fund manager encourages African countries to trade with each other.
Can Africa replicate Silicon Valley? History shows not Published by Ivo Vegter on 4 June 2014 Silicon Valley succeeds because it is relatively free from state interference.
Inventor of waterless bath says business is a hustle Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2014 “The biggest challenge I see with young entrepreneurs is not sitting down and doing the research.”
How middle class Nigerians spend their money Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 June 2014 A recent report offers insight into the aspirations of middle class consumers.
Trouble of doing business in Ethiopia worth the rewards, says investor Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2014 Investor shares his experience of doing business in Ethiopia.
High interest rates strangling small businesses in Nigeria Published by Adeyeye Joseph on 3 June 2014 Banks and microfinance firms charge prohibitively high interest rates and attach onerous requirements to loans.
Why Africa’s economic growth is not reducing poverty Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 June 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa’s strong economic growth over the past decade has failed to adequately address poverty.
How Kenya’s beer queen succeeded against all odds Published by Omondi Oloo on 2 June 2014 The success of Tabitha Karanja and her Keroche Breweries is a classic David and Goliath tale.
Meet the Boss: Obinnia Abajue, executive director, Stanbic IBTC Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2014 “I believe Africa will get to where it should be by paying attention to its people.”
Drinks manufacturers set sights firmly on Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 May 2014 To meet demand, a glass bottle manufacturing plant is being set up in Ethiopia.
One of Africa’s largest mining projects reaches important milestone Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 May 2014 The Simandou project could double Guinea’s current GDP.