Defining Africa’s middle class: a Ghanaian perspective Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2013 A recent debate saw a number of Ghanaians discuss the definition of the middle class in the country.
Africa’s development will come not from oil but from its people, says educator Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Dr Eddah Gachukia, the entrepreneur behind Kenya’s Riara Group of Schools.
Cameroon plans to phase out plastic bags Published by Divine Ntaryike on 28 August 2013 Cameroon to ban use of non-degradable plastic bags, with violators facing fines and imprisonment.
Kenyan entrepreneur defies the odds to grow her own coffee business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 August 2013 “I wanted Kenyans to know that we are good enough to brand our own coffee, market it, sell it and keep the profits here.”
Stay focused, have vision and build a good team, says business MD Published by Kate Douglas on 27 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to SureSwipe managing director, Paul Kent.
The evolution of startup competitions: the case of Pivot East Published by Nicolas Friederici on 27 August 2013 Innovation competitions of all sorts have become prevalent throughout Africa.
Meet the Boss: Eddah Gachukia, founder, Riara Group of Schools Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 August 2013 “I think idleness is the largest enemy of youth in Africa.”
UK-based Soma Oil & Gas talks about its plans in Somalia Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2013 Soma Oil & Gas is the first company to sign an oil deal with the new Somali government.
Professional services firms look beyond South Sudan’s challenges Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 August 2013 “South Sudan, as part of East Africa, has the potential to become a substantial market in the next few years.”
Nigeria is littered with opportunities, says technology entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2013 “From marketing to media to entertainment to content, entrepreneurs are making big bets on technology.”
Managers are a key link in growing development across African economies Published by Frik Landman on 26 August 2013 “There are too few quality institutions on the continent that can serve the number of managers needed for the future.”
Creating a work-life balance: advice to female business owners Published by Staff Writer on 23 August 2013 Juggling a startup business and a family can be challenging.
How Ghana’s Michael Agyekum Addo built his business with almost no startup capital Published by Anthony Sedzro on 23 August 2013 Anthony Sedzro talks to Kama Group founder, Michael Agyekum Addo, about his entrepreneurial journey.
Entrepreneur grows her hobby into a successful cheese making business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Kalpa Padia, founder of Kenya’s Raka Milk Processors.