Meet the Boss: Jason Njoku, CEO, Iroko Partners (Nigeria) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 May 2012 Jason Njoku, CEO of the largest online distributor of Nigerian movies and music, answers our questions.
Ethiopia travel diary: Day 3 & 4 Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2012 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz’s travel diary about his trip to Ethiopia for the 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa.
South African food company could buy 80% stake in Nigeria’s Dangote Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 9 May 2012 South Africa’s foremost food producer Tiger Brands, on Monday, said that it is in talks with Dangote Industries over the Nigerian conglomerate’s stake in its flour milling unit.
East Africa’s Asian kings of cash Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 May 2012 Across east Africa, Asian entrepreneurs stand out for their success and longevity. Dinfin Mulupi looks at five outstanding businesses with Asian roots.
Meet the Boss: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, MD, soleRebels (Ethiopia) Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 May 2012 Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, managing director of Ethiopian footwear company soleRebels, answers our questions.
African companies investing more in their own continent Published by Claude Harding on 7 May 2012 While many foreign firms are eyeing opportunities in Africa, African companies themselves are increasingly investing into other countries on the continent.
Ethiopia travel diary: Day 1 & 2 Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 May 2012 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz’s travel diary about his trip to Ethiopia for the 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa.
How we made it in Africa to bring readers all the news from WEF in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2012 The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa is arguably one of the most important events on the continent’s calendar, drawing a mix of influential business leaders, politicians and academics.
Why business is the most effective path to Africa’s development Published by Zahid Torres-Rahman on 4 May 2012 It’s not about social projects but rather how you can enhance your development impact through running a successful business.
Africa more integrated with rest of world than with itself Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 4 May 2012 African countries are losing billions of dollars in potential trade earnings yearly due to high trade barriers with neighbouring countries.
How some western entrepreneurs are abandoning Silicon Valley for Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 May 2012 East Africa’s growing opportunities in the technology sector have proved too good to ignore for some entrepreneurs from western countries.
Is Africa’s negative image justified? Eleven viewpoints Published by Femi Adewunmi on 3 May 2012 Is the way that Africa is being portrayed in the international media a true reflection of what is happening on the ground?
Kenyan business community urged to get involved in mining industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2012 “The investment community in Kenya and the banking community should have a better understanding of mining and be more prepared to invest.”
Understanding Africa’s seven types of consumers Published by Femi Adewunmi on 30 April 2012 Research firm Nielsen recently identified seven types of African consumers that companies need to be aware of as they target their products to the continent.
