Founders of Kenyan on-demand laundry service talk business and lessons learned Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 January 2017 ‘You are better growing slower and better, than faster and shoddy,’ says Femi Odunuga, co-founder of Kisafi.
Impact of low oil price spilling over from Angola into Namibia’s property market Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2017 Housing sale volumes have dipped in Namibia, a market that has enjoyed one of the world’s fastest growing property prices for years.
Start-up snapshot: Take photos of Africa and get paid for it Published by Justin Probyn on 25 January 2017 Snaphubr is a stock image provider dedicated exclusively to African content.
What makes Senegal’s digital currency different? Published by Kate Douglas on 25 January 2017 The central bank of the West African Economic and Monetary Union is experimenting with its own digital currency, which could be rolled out across region if successful.
How’s that fight against corruption going then? Published by Charles Robertson on 25 January 2017 Africa has winners and losers.
Fundo Soberano de Angola announces investment in port infrastructure Published by Press Office on 25 January 2017 ‘Through this project we aim to create more than 20,000 jobs and add value to our national growth’.
Meet the Boss: Ugwem Eneyo, CEO, Solstice Energy Solutions Published by Staff Writer on 24 January 2017 ‘I know the saying is the early bird gets the worm – well, I’m not keen on worms.’
Investment in Africa requires a nuanced and well-informed approach Published by africapractice on 24 January 2017 There is a growing divergence in economic prospects across the continent.
Opinion: Raising Africa’s middle class Published by Razia Khan on 24 January 2017 Important foundations for the emergence of Africa’s middle class have already been laid. It is in the interest of the global economy that this progress is built upon.
Brexit and Trump: all bets are off Published by africapractice on 24 January 2017 In the next year, Africa is likely to remain something of a by-stander on the peripheries of these titanic clashes of ideals and interests.
Profit-making idea: Opportunity for more value retailers in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 January 2017 ‘The types of retailers that are currently present in Nigeria are not offering a discount product to the public.’
Meet the Boss: Almaz Negash, founder, African Diaspora Network Published by Staff Writer on 23 January 2017 ‘Achieving your vision, be it in business or life in general, begins with imagination.’
Cornering Africa’s untapped B2B support services market: The story of Tsebo Group Published by Kate Douglas on 23 January 2017 Company spots gap in the market.
How Becky Ndegwa stumbled upon her successful traditional blanket business Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 January 2017 The product has found its way into the hands of well-known personalities such as Oprah and Don Moen.
