Anzisha Prize launches incubation programme for young African entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2015 The initiative will see 40 entrepreneurs receive professional business consultation services this year.
Africa Tech Trends: Nigerian hotel booking platform attracts $1.2m in funding Published by Tom Jackson on 26 May 2015 Africa Tech Trends is a fortnightly column by Tom Jackson focusing on the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
The business behind South Africa’s new love affair with vinyl records Published by Darren Taylor on 26 May 2015 Vinyl record stores are opening in major cities in South Africa and catering to a mostly young customer.
Meet the Boss: Alex Kitio, country manager, Carmudi Cameroon and Congo Published by Kate Douglas on 26 May 2015 “My message is very simple: be humble.”
Johannesburg working to shed bad old image Published by Gillian Parker on 25 May 2015 Private investors are breathing life into areas of downtown Johannesburg that have long suffered from a legacy of violence and criminality.
‘There are enough people in slums who will pay for decent healthcare’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 May 2015 Access Afya is building a chain of micro-clinics to provide standardised outpatient services in Nairobi’s slums.
Hotel booking site Jovago discusses its business in South Sudan Published by Justin Probyn on 25 May 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Estelle Verdier, managing director for the East Africa region at online hotel booking platform Jovago.
PPPs: How the private sector can successfully partner with African governments Published by Kate Douglas on 25 May 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Metito’s MD about how PPP projects can generate returns for private companies.
Mobius Motors: Affordable ‘Made in Kenya’ vehicle for Africa’s bumpy roads Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 May 2015 Mobius Motors is building a mass market vehicle, specifically designed for the poor road conditions in Kenya.
No success formula other than hard work, says CEO of South Africa’s DigiCash Published by Justin Probyn on 22 May 2015 Paul Brown, founder and CEO of DigiCash, shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship.
Why SMEs should consider appointing a CFO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 May 2015 Not having a CFO contributes to many small companies being weak on the financials.
Young Zimbabweans warming up to gambling Published by Tonderayi Mukeredzi on 22 May 2015 Punters driven by a growing appetite for gaming and the need to make that extra coin.
Five lucky children from Africa to deliver Match Ball at Rugby World Cup 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 21 May 2015 DHL, the world’s leading express provider and Official Logistics Partner for Rugby World Cup 2015, has announced the launch of the DHL Match Ball Delivery competition across Sub Saharan Africa.
Meet the Boss: Matthew Thackrah, deputy MD, Samsung South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 May 2015 “Once you have reached the top, the job is not complete; staying there is much more difficult.”
