How we made it in Africa is proud to announce a new media partnership with BiD Network Published by Promotional Feature on 19 October 2012 How we made it in Africa is proud to announce a new media partnership with BiD Network.
How educating Africa’s children for $5 a month can be a viable business Published by Kate Douglas on 18 October 2012 Shannon May, a co-founder of Bridge International Academics, tells Kate Douglas about how her company is educating Africa’s children, while building a profitable business.
Finance ready plan: Beekeeping and agro-forestry business Published by Promotional Feature on 17 October 2012 While bee colonies in Europe and North America have suffered enormous losses in recent years, in Tanzania the population of bee colonies is thriving, offering great business opportunities.
Finance ready plan: Expand production of quality uniforms across Africa through franchise outlets Published by Promotional Feature on 17 October 2012 Mang Wear is a textbook example of a small business with the ambition to double in size in three years.
Finance ready plan: The lowest cost alternative energy solution for car owners Published by Promotional Feature on 17 October 2012 The Ugandan company Africa Alternative Energy Solutions has developed the Powerstation, which uses a vehicle’s electricity-generating capability to store unused electricity while driving, without extra fuel consumption.
“We should be growing at 10-12% a year” Published by Kate Douglas on 17 October 2012 “If we adopt an entrepreneurial mindset, then we can really change the game and create magic out of ashes,” says Fred Swaniker, CEO of the African Leadership Network.
How investors can make money by lending to African entrepreneurs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 October 2012 Danish company MYC4 is using the internet to allow investors from around the world to lend money directly to entrepreneurs who are doing business in Africa.
Four business lessons I learnt on top of Kilimanjaro Published by Premie Naicker on 16 October 2012 “I can’t deny that halfway through I wished I opted for retail therapy instead, but truth to be told, I won’t exchange the lessons I learnt on my journey for anything in the world.”
Why shortcuts won’t take you far in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 October 2012 International property investors and developers who think it is easier to build in Africa because of less regulation and lower standards, should think again.
From importation to producing goods locally, an entrepreneur’s story Published by Kate Douglas on 16 October 2012 “I have learned that if we produce bakery ingredients locally, our customers will get the products constantly and it helps make our business grow faster.”
Collaboration between business and government important for success of IT industry Published by Kate Douglas on 15 October 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Yaron Assabi, founder and CEO of the Digital Solutions Group.
Kenya is moving towards a mineral rush, unless the investors are chased away Published by Andrew Bell on 15 October 2012 An almost insatiable hunger exists globally for commodities and especially mineral resources.
Three ways to boost job creation in Africa through agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 October 2012 As countries develop, both the share and number of jobs in agriculture generally decline. Africa can, however, defy this trend.
Will South Africa’s struggles overshadow its potential? Published by Mark Mobius on 12 October 2012 South Africa has faced some struggles recently, but I think they can be overcome, and a brighter future could be ahead there for its people.