Infrastructure developments aim to increase cross-border trade between Kenya and South Sudan Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 31 January 2013 Eldoret-Juba road of Kenya and South Sudan will be upgraded and a one-stop border post at Nadapal will be built.
Nigerian cassava farm seeking finance to boost crop production Published by Promotional Feature on 31 January 2013 A commercial cassava farming business in Nigeria requires crop financing as well as a five-year loan to purchase additional equipment and to upgrade infrastructure.
Finance ready plan: High quality Senegalese vegetables Published by Promotional Feature on 30 January 2013 KERNATT is a rural enterprise that strives to meet high quality expectations and keep in touch with shifting consumer demands in the vegetable crops industry.
Finance ready plan: Passion and hard work in Kenyan film and TV Published by Promotional Feature on 30 January 2013 Film making in Africa gives the continent an opportunity to express itself, and to tell its story in its own voice. It is within this vein that the Jamhuri Film and Television Academy has been established.
Finance ready plan: Clean energy for a healthier Uganda Published by Promotional Feature on 30 January 2013 Providing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) design, installation, maintenance and distribution services across Uganda and other parts of East Africa, Wana Solutions (WS) is able to satisfy the bulk and cylinder requirements of its customers.
Kenya’s outdoor advertising industry is booming, thanks to brand competition and elections Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 January 2013 It is a season of good business for outdoor advertising companies in Kenya.
New African leadership demands blending of young and old Published by Martin Ganda on 30 January 2013 In order to compete in the global market, Africa must tap into its supply of intelligent, eager young people for future leaders.
AFCON sponsor Orange sees Africa as a key growth opportunity Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2013 “Many countries still have below average mobile penetration rates, which means that there is strong growth potential.”
Interview with Somali businessman Abdirashid Duale Published by Jocelyne Sambira on 29 January 2013 “Somalis are by nature entrepreneurial, which explains the recent increase in investment in Mogadishu and other parts of Somali territories.”
‘Quitting is never an option,’ says Kenyan restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 January 2013 Dinfin Mulupi sat down with the Tamarind Group co-owner and chairman Martin Dunford.
Google chairman Eric Schmidt shares his thoughts on Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 January 2013 Nigerians are a nation of entrepreneurs; while Nairobi has established itself as a technology hub, says Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google.
Did China make the rest of the world aware of the opportunities in Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 28 January 2013 China’s investment into Africa has sparked a number of debates around the world.
Is investing in Africa a good bet? Published by Joe DeCapua on 26 January 2013 Many sub-Saharan countries have had sustained economic growth. But conflict, political instability and weather extremes in some areas may keep investors away.
Meet the Boss: James Hoddell, CEO, Mentor Management (Kenya) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 January 2013 “Finding the right staff is my biggest challenge. That will continue to be the biggest limitation to our business.”