Four things you should know about the growth of African pension funds Published by Kate Douglas on 3 August 2015 RisCura’s Rory Ord highlights some key points around Africa’s current pension fund growth and investment.
Start-up snapshot: Turning coconut waste into an energy source Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 August 2015 Kencoco makes charcoal briquettes from recycled coconut waste.
Why telco Vodacom ventured into the funeral and life insurance game Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2015 ‘Telecom companies have large subscriber bases and it makes sense to try extract some additional value out of that.’
Obama in Kenya: A weekend to remember Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 July 2015 Our Nairobi-based journalist shares her experiences from US President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya last week.
Why this Nigerian chose rural farming over a suit and tie Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2015 … and why he hasn’t looked back since.
What it takes to run an airline in East Africa: The story of Safarilink Aviation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 July 2015 The downturn in tourist numbers to Kenya is affecting all players.
Telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa on the role of woman entrepreneurs in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 July 2015 ‘Africa’s future growth is tied to the success of its women,’ argues Strive Masiyiwa.
Healthcare start-up connects rural patients with global network of specialists Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 July 2015 Health-E-Net gives patients in under-served areas access to high-quality medical second opinions.
From local to global: Spur’s evolution into a pan-African restaurant franchisor Published by Kate Douglas on 27 July 2015 Spur Corporation is planning to expand to 100 restaurants in Africa (excluding South Africa) over the next five years.
Why Kenya’s remote town of Lodwar is attracting interest from airlines Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 July 2015 A combination of commercial ventures, scientific projects and tourism are attracting people to Lodwar.
Rock climbers boost economy of South Africa’s Cederberg mountains Published by Emilie Iob on 27 July 2015 It is estimated that climbers bring about US$1m to the local economy every year.
Why a Nigerian mattress company caught the eye of private equity players Published by Kate Douglas on 24 July 2015 According to John Opubor, director of Actis Nigeria, the foam mattress and bedding industry has seen attractive growth.
Meet the Boss: Pierre van Tonder, CEO, Spur Corporation Published by Kate Douglas on 23 July 2015 ‘I think we have some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs across the continent because they have to deal with adversity and different obstacles every single day.’
Nanofilter: An African innovation for safe drinking water Published by Onyedimmakachukwu Obiukwu on 22 July 2015 The Nanofilter is a sand-based water filter which uses nanotechnology to cleanse contaminated water and make it safe for drinking.
