Shopping centre pioneer shares five tips for success in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 June 2013 “The stories we hear of someone within two months becoming a millionaire are very rare… Don’t think you are an exception.”
Africa beyond the numbers: getting down to business Published by Charlie Pistorius on 18 June 2013 The risks to doing business in Africa are no more daunting than those faced in parts of Asia, Latin America or in Russia.
Property entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani talks about his business journey Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2013 When Iran-born entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani arrived in Kenya shortly after the Iranian revolution, business was the last thing on his mind.
Is Rwanda the next big thing in Africa? Published by Mohammad Amin on 17 June 2013 Over the last few years, a lot of optimism has been built around Rwanda being the next big thing in Africa.
Why the growth of modern retail should be good news to African farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 June 2013 The growth of supermarkets and restaurant chains across Africa is opening up opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs.
Euromonitor’s top five frontier markets in Africa for long term investment Published by Media Eghbal on 14 June 2013 Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Cameroon stand out as attractive markets for long term investment, according to Euromonitor.
Meet the Boss: Isis Nyong’o, tech investor Published by Kate Douglas on 14 June 2013 “I like to take on new challenges and go into areas that are quite innovative and unproven.”
East African company making a name for itself with energy saving cooking equipment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 June 2013 Cookswell Jikos sells energy saving stoves and charcoal ovens across East Africa. The family business is also a finalist for this year’s Ashden Awards, one of the world’s top green energy prizes.
Angola a rewarding market for patient investors Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2013 “There is no such thing as making a quick buck here. Don’t expect things to happen quickly, you need to be extremely patient.”
Five qualities a successful manager should have when leading a company Published by Kate Douglas on 13 June 2013 João Figueiredo, recently named the African Banker of the Year, talks about the five qualities of a successful manager.
Low cost business ideas for Africa Published by Menno Gazendam on 13 June 2013 Africa is the last business frontier and there is money to be made with good ideas. Here are five low cost money making ideas.
Ten tips for marketing your business Published by Business Partners team on 12 June 2013 Marketing tends to be seen by many business owners as a soft function, one of the first spending areas to be cut when times are tough.
Talking business with Kenyan fast food franchise boss Azam Samanani Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 June 2013 “The market that is growing fastest in Kenya is the middle class and that is what everyone is looking at.”
‘Zimbabwe is picking up, but business people need patience’ Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2013 “The Zimbabwean retail sector is actually booming at the moment. There is a huge amount happening,” says Marc Sternberg, MD of Spark ATM Systems.
