Nursing Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector back to health Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 20 February 2014 The government is urging Sierra Leoneans to decrease their over reliance on rice by eating other crops.
Why smart businesspeople are looking at the Zambia-DRC border area Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 February 2014 Solwezi in Zambia’s Northwestern Province has been described as a modern day African boom town.
Africa should end poor farmer narrative, says agribusiness boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 February 2014 “I think agriculture is definitely one of the biggest growth areas for Africa.”
Tips for addressing Africa’s diversity Published by Boston Consulting Group on 19 February 2014 The size, diversity, complexity and volatility of Africa raise challenging organisational questions for companies.
No two days are the same in African private equity Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 February 2014 Talking prviate equity in Africa with Phatisa’s Stuart Bradley.
Mobile driving brand communication in Africa, says Ole! Media boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2014 Mobile is a big opportunity for the advertising industry and it will transform how brands engage with consumers.
Young Ugandan creates business management app for SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2014 “When you are selling to consumers they don’t care what technology you use, they only care about what they can do with it.”
Five trends that will impact your sub-Saharan African business in 2014 Published by Anna Rosenberg on 18 February 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa will remain on a positive growth trajectory, attracting companies from across the world.
Ghanaian messaging app Saya gains popularity in India Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 February 2014 “Five months after the launch we got 14m people who had been invited by their friends to use the service.”
The rise of emerging market competitors in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Anna Rosenberg on 17 February 2014 Emerging markets-based companies pose competitive threats to Western firms.
Entrepreneur talks about opening the first gaming studio in Central Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2014 Cameroonian Olivier Madiba sees many growth opportunities for Africa’s gaming industry.
Ugandan startup making it simpler for African migrants to send money home Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 February 2014 Remit aims to bring down the cost of mobile money transfers, as well as making the process more convenient.
Swedish investors have eye on Africa’s ICT industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 February 2014 Tech giant Ericsson is seeing “phenomenal potential” in sub-Saharan Africa.
Private equity firm explains why it backed a Kenyan flower company Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2014 Within two days from the time flowers are cut at Kenya’s flower farms they are available for sale in markets such as Sweden.