Countries

Kenyan golf resort development popular among women buyers

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 April 2016

At the foothills of Africa’s second-highest mountain, Kenyan developer Ronald Ndegwa is building a multimillion-dollar leisure development targeted at high-income buyers.

Ugandan fashion retailer tapping into popularity of African designs

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 April 2016

‘A few years ago, wearing African prints was the preserve of our mothers… But today people are proud of their heritage.’

Olam in Côte d’Ivoire: Ensuring a steady supply of produce from over 100,000 farmers

Published by Kate Douglas on 19 April 2016

We talk to head of operations in Côte d’Ivoire to find out more about the country’s manufacturing potential and how the company ensures a steady supply of commodities.

Abidjan regains it glamour

Published by Franck Kuwonu on 19 April 2016

Spurred by Côte d’Ivoire’s current economic growth, the city is turning a corner.

Opportunities for African companies to do business with Chinese counterparts

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 April 2016

Chinese companies particularly need legal, tax, human resources and communications services from local organisations.

How this French smartphone company is luring consumers in Africa

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 April 2016

Strategies for competing in a cutthroat market.

Start-up snapshot: Lagos-based venture taking legal services online

Published by Justin Probyn on 13 April 2016

Legal Forms is a Lagos-based start-up looking to assist Nigerian entrepreneurs and small-business owners with legal services.

Ethiopia: Eggs, omelettes and IPOs

Published by Charles Robertson on 12 April 2016

Ethiopia breaks a lot of Washington Consensus eggs to produce a surprisingly impressive growth omelette.

Is East Africa building too many shopping malls?

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 April 2016

Examining whether the market is large enough to sustain current activity.

Lagos now wears a new look

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 11 April 2016

City transforming from chaos of traffic congestion, rickety buses and pickpockets.

Experts share views on Tanzania’s property industry

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2016

Where investors should be looking.

Ugandan skin-care brand seeking to steal market share from multinationals

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2016

‘We are trying to change people’s mindsets by giving them international standards – but produced locally.’

What Kigali’s new inland port could mean for trade in East Africa

Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2016

The first phase of the construction of a US$35m inland container logistics centre is currently underway on a 30-hectare plot of land in Rwanda’s capital city.

Could Nigeria be kicked out of the MSCI Frontier Markets Index?

Published by Daniel Salter on 8 April 2016

MSCI have announced they are considering removing Nigeria from the MSCI Frontier Markets Index.

Countries

Kenyan golf resort development popular among women buyers

Ugandan fashion retailer tapping into popularity of African designs

Olam in Côte d’Ivoire: Ensuring a steady supply of produce from over 100,000 farmers

Abidjan regains it glamour

Opportunities for African companies to do business with Chinese counterparts

How this French smartphone company is luring consumers in Africa

Start-up snapshot: Lagos-based venture taking legal services online

Ethiopia: Eggs, omelettes and IPOs

Is East Africa building too many shopping malls?

Lagos now wears a new look

Experts share views on Tanzania’s property industry

Ugandan skin-care brand seeking to steal market share from multinationals

What Kigali’s new inland port could mean for trade in East Africa

Could Nigeria be kicked out of the MSCI Frontier Markets Index?

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business

A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria

It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment

Changing how Zambia cooks – and building a business around it

Nigeria: How to sell cookies in Lagos

Zambia: Three entrepreneurs building agriculture and food businesses

Nigeria: Entrepreneur aims to take traditional combat sport global

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