Gavin Moffat: Why less is more in business Published by Gavin Moffat on 15 May 2019 We tend to over-complicate things, explains Gavin Moffat.
Investment trip to Kenya: Insights from Old Mutual Equities Published by Cavan Osborne on 14 May 2019 Old Mutual’s Cavan Osborne writes about a recent business trip to Kenya.
Secrets of the spare time startups Published by Russell Simmons on 13 May 2019 Thanks to new technology and techniques, setting up a business is easier than ever.
Generational success: Growing a used car dealership into a diverse business group Published by PwC on 13 May 2019 Adil Popat has diversified and grown his father’s car dealership business into a big player in the Kenyan economy – spanning financial services, vehicle sales, hospitality and real estate.
Kola Masha: Agriculture could be Nigeria’s job creation engine Published by Kola Masha on 13 May 2019 Young smallholders face the problem of not having the economies of scale to be profitable. The Babban Gona model aims to address this issue, writes Kola Masha.
Shoe manufacturer Bata offering business opportunities in Africa Published by Press release on 10 May 2019 Trade, manufacturing and franchise opportunities.
The journey so far: Jonas Schwarz Lausten, co-owner, Nordic Hotels Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 May 2019 ‘To be an entrepreneur equally takes a positive mindset and pure willpower to get stuff off the ground.’
Profit-making idea: Starting a tourism-related business in Côte d’Ivoire Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2019 Côte d’Ivoire wants to be Africa’s fifth biggest tourism destination by 2025.
Entrepreneurship funds in Africa: distinguishing the good from the bad Published by Aubrey Hruby on 6 May 2019 Some entrepreneurship support models work better than others. Governance and structure is key to their success, or failure.
Billionaire Christo Wiese’s impeccable timing: Judging the diamond market just right Published by TJ Strydom on 6 May 2019 Well-known for his business acumen in the retail industry, South African businessman Wiese timed the purchase and sale of a diamond mine to perfection.
Finding value in frontier African markets Published by Nick Ndiritu on 5 May 2019 Is investing in frontier African markets worth the hassle?
The journey so far: Tahar Ben Lakhdar, CEO, Esprit School of Engineering Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 May 2019 ‘If you want to solve problems, create a culture open to sharing opinions.’
Nine things you need to know about selling on social media Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2019 Utilising social media is a relatively cheap way to effectively reach huge numbers of primed, eager target customers and maximise ROI.
Gavin Moffat: Giving your battery a break Published by Gavin Moffat on 1 May 2019 There is no shame in switching off your mobile phone or admitting that you need eight hours of sleep, writes Gavin Moffat.
