UCT GSB teaching case study on medical technology company, Biotronik, wins top international award Published by Press Office on 25 September 2020 Researchers from the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) have once again taken top honours in a prestigious international case writing competition.
How FoodCo is adapting to Nigeria’s evolving retail sector Published by Dianna Games on 24 September 2020 Ade Sun-Basorun, CEO of FoodCo Nigeria, shares how he is modernising consumer retail in Nigeria.
Entrepreneur explains how she built fashion company Rwanda Clothing Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 September 2020 We talk to Joselyne Umutoniwase about her company’s growth, competition in the industry and what it takes to build a profitable fashion label.
Bee Happy: Interview with founder of Kenyan honey business Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 September 2020 Bee Happy Enterprises is a Kenyan company involved in bee farming and the production of honey-related products.
The story behind Nairobi’s Café Deli restaurant chain Published by Sven Hugo on 23 September 2020 Talking business with Café Deli founder Obado Obadoh.
Reporter returns to Kenya and a new Covid reality Published by Ruud Elmendorp on 23 September 2020 After five months in supposedly virus-free Tanzania, I came home to Kenya where preventive measures are everywhere.
City on the move: Nyanza, Rwanda Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 September 2020 Nyanza holds opportunities for entrepreneurs interested in commercialising local craftsmanship and techniques.
Profit-making idea: Fashion accessories and auxiliary services in Rwanda Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 September 2020 Rwanda has few fashion accessory manufacturers nor are there component and auxiliary services suppliers to support the industry.
Here’s why South Africa and its neighbours are anxious about EU and UK post-Brexit trade talks Published by Mills Soko on 21 September 2020 The outcome of these talks will have implications for the South African economy, specifically trade.
Nigerian bus sharing platform aims to offer a more comfortable commute Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 September 2020 Plentywaka is a Nigerian bus sharing platform, launched in 2019. Plentywaka buses travel along busy routes in Nigerian cities.
Profit-making idea: An e-commerce platform adapted for Africa’s business environment Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 September 2020 “Let vendors and customers meet each other as opposed to forcing all of them to go through one centralised website,” says entrepreneur Teddy Ruge.
The Flip podcast: Connecting the dots – Japanese corporates and African tech Published by Justin Norman on 18 September 2020 Why are Japanese investors and corporates interested in early-stage tech, and where may further opportunities lie for startups on the continent?
Zambia: Entrepreneur identifies opportunity for online food delivery platform Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 September 2020 Zambian company Ubuntu Meal Delivery Services delivers food from restaurants and fresh produce from local farmers to its clients in the Lusaka area.
City on the move: Mbarara, Uganda Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 September 2020 Mbarara, situated in south-western Uganda, has experienced rapid expansion in recent years.