Why Mi-Fone wants to establish a mobile phone manufacturing plant in Nigeria Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 3 April 2013 African start-up and mobile phone maker, Mi-Fone, says it is finalising plans to establish a US$30 million manufacturing plant in Nigeria.
Top business leaders share their thoughts on Africa’s emerging consumer Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 April 2013 There is increasing evidence of a growing consumer class in Africa.
Africa needs more skilled engineers, says research Published by Kate Douglas on 2 April 2013 “Beyond the direct impact of poor infrastructure, lack of engineering capacity hampers economic growth.”
Moving on? What you should know about selling your business Published by Investec on 1 April 2013 Owners of businesses often reach a natural decision to leave at some point in their career.
‘People don’t mind spending an extra buck for quality,’ says craft beer entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Aleem Ladak, founder and director of The Big Five Breweries Ltd.
Recognising Africa’s informal sector Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 March 2013 Recognising the informal sector’s role as a profitable activity may contribute to economic development.
Africa’s energy: ‘If we don’t think long-term, we could play catch up,’ says KenGen’s MD Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 March 2013 How we made it in Africa talks energy with KenGen’s outgoing managing director Eddy Njoroge.
Meet the Boss: Sim Shagaya, founder, Konga.com & DealDey.com Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Sim Shagaya, founder of Nigerian online store, Konga.com, and daily deal website, DealDey.com.
How to increase sales in a tough economic environment Published by Staff Writer on 27 March 2013 In the current challenging economic environment, SME owners need to do what they can in order to keep their heads above water.
Africa’s ICT investment landscape: where to look next? Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2013 ICT in Africa remains an attractive area for investment, according to the African Development Bank.
BRICS Summit: How India and Brazil can help Africa to get ahead in agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2013 Africa can learn a lot from some of the BRICS countries on how to kick-start its agricultural sector.
Meet the Boss: Simon Gicharu, founder, Mount Kenya University Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 March 2013 “If I had not been fired from teaching I would probably still be in my comfort zone.”
Why agriculture hubs are the best way to grow African farming Published by Staff Writer on 26 March 2013 “Agricultural hubs are the best way to pull together funding, technology and expertise to help countries organise production.”
Is Africa’s business opportunity over-hyped? Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 March 2013 “I don’t think the opportunity is over-hyped… Sometimes the challenges are swept away, because of the opportunity.”
