Cheki.co.ke – disrupting Kenya’s auto market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 July 2012 Cheki Africa Media runs cheki.co.ke, a Kenyan online car classifieds business. The company also has dedicated websites for Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda.
Boosting incomes through the collection of non-timber forest products Published by Promotional Feature on 1 July 2012 About 1,300 collectors in Ghana and Liberia generated over $1.6m worth of seeds from wild collection of non-timber forest products.
Agriculture to remain a key factor in Africa’s economic future Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 July 2012 With 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and low crop yields, Africa is ripe for a “green revolution” like the ones that have transformed agriculture in Asia and Brazil.
Five African ‘boom towns’ that should be on every investor’s radar Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 June 2012 Across Africa there are towns experiencing rapid development, largely on the back of newfound resources such as minerals, crude oil and natural gas.
Africa – home to world’s leading entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 28 June 2012 CEO and managing director of Kenya’s Equity Bank, James Mwangi, was this month awarded the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year for 2012.
Fashion group Foschini sees potential in Nigeria, but needs shopping malls Published by Kate Douglas on 28 June 2012 “Africa – we think – is going to be massive, not now but in five to 10 years.”
Formal financial inclusion still eludes 76% of adults in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 27 June 2012 The Global Findex reveals the gap between Africa and the developed world with regard to penetration levels of banking services and hence the potential laden in the continent’s financial services industry.
Kenya’s top five media moguls Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 June 2012 Although many Kenyans can claim to own a small radio station, magazine or shares in a listed media house, the real kings are few.
The day English football met African business Published by Claude Harding on 26 June 2012 Arsenal players wear the logo of airline Emirates, while the Manchester United shirt promotes insurance broker Aon. This season’s English Premier League will, however, see one team pitching the case for investment in Africa.
Meet the Boss: Mickael Ghossein, CEO, Telkom Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 June 2012 “Any successful person needs to have a listening ear; this will help them be in the know of what is happening around them.”
Want an investor for your business? Seven housecleaning tips for success Published by Adrian Dommisse on 26 June 2012 Many businesses, especially in the technology sector, are started with the idea of selling them one day.
SABMiller lures the home-brew consumer Published by Loraine Stander on 26 June 2012 “The average African worker must work three hours to earn enough to buy a 500 ml beer; in Europe only 12 minutes of work is required.”
What Goldman Sachs thinks about investment in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 25 June 2012 “We believe meaningful opportunities for Western consumer companies exist as Africa’s household consumption grows rapidly and that failure to invest now will see others rush in.”
International ad agency eyes South Sudan Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 June 2012 Advertising group TBWA is planning to open an affiliate agency in South Sudan as part of its expansion in east Africa.
