The Flip podcast: Building for purpose – China-Africa tech Published by Justin Norman on 4 September 2020 We explore the relationship between China and Africa’s tech ecosystems.
‘Me I love Nairobi’: Kenyan entrepreneur explains how she built lifestyle brand Peperuka Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 September 2020 Peperuka is a Kenyan company which designs and manufactures apparel and home decor items that incorporate quirky statements such as “Me I love Nairobi”.
How a Kenyan flower producer weathered the Covid-19 storm Published by Gloria Mwaniga on 2 September 2020 Equator Flowers, a cut-flower producer in Western Kenya, reworked its business model to survive Covid-19 and its lasting effects on trade and business.
Profit-making idea: Talent-on-demand platforms Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 September 2020 Platforms that take Africa’s gig economy online and match opportunities with skills, could be a lucrative business for entrepreneurs.
The impact of Covid-19 on Africa’s hotel industry: Radisson shares its experiences Published by Dianna Games on 1 September 2020 On average, the group has been trading at about 20% of normal activity although this varies significantly from market to market.
The Flip podcast: A fintech exit – inside the MFS Africa acquisition of Beyonic Published by Justin Norman on 1 September 2020 How the deal came together, why it makes sense, and what it means, both for the two companies and their stakeholders.
Ghanaian entrepreneur provides a snapshot into his vertically integrated fashion business Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 September 2020 We speak to Gregory Kankoh, CEO of Groupe Nallem STM, a Ghanian fashion and retail group.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in August Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2020 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in August 2020.
Kenyan serial entrepreneur now eyeing the camel milk industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 31 August 2020 Former insurance CEO now aims to establish an entire value chain around camel milk in Kenya.
The business of healthcare: Interview with founder of Ethiopia’s Pioneer Diagnostics Center Published by Nelly Murungi on 31 August 2020 We speak to Brook Fekadu, CEO of Pioneer Diagnostics Center, a medical diagnostic imaging service provider in Ethiopia.
Boom towns? Four lesser-known African cities offering potential business opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2020 We asked four entrepreneurs to identify cities on the move in their respective countries.
Cameroon: Using the age-old ‘building from mud’ construction technique for greener homes Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 August 2020 We talk to entrepreneur Messina Guikome about building an eco-friendly construction company in Cameroon and beyond.
Taking the temperature on African VC funding Published by Ochuwa Akhigbe-Ogionwo on 26 August 2020 Lateral Capital’s Ochuwa Akhigbe-Ogionwo looks at startup funding in 2020 and highlights developments in the fintech sector.
Selling household gas in Nigeria: Entrepreneur identifies gap in the market Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 August 2020 Opab Gas is a Nigerian company that supplies liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to households and businesses.