The rise of the 'momtrepreneur' Published by Staff Writer on 7 May 2015 Female entrepreneurs are increasingly reshaping the global entrepreneurial landscape.
Start-up snapshot: ‘Biofueling’ change in Nigeria with clean energy cooking Published by Justin Probyn on 7 May 2015 Green Energy & Biofuels manufactures cook stoves and a cooking biofuel gel made from waste products, like sawdust and hyacinth.
Africa highlighted as high potential market for technology companies Published by Staff Writer on 7 May 2015 Experts predict continued strong growth in the technology sector across Africa.
African countries weak as individuals, powerful as collectives Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2015 For potential to be truly realised, African economies need to view each other less as competitors, and more as economic partners.
Five common mistakes to avoid when setting up a business in Africa Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 6 May 2015 Mistakes first-time investors (especially those from the diaspora) make when embarking on the journey to build a business in Africa.
Allan Gray on finding investment opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2015 Investing in Africa has its constraints, but the continent also presents a range of compelling opportunities.
Start-up snapshot: Smarter factories with cameras that act as human eyes Published by Justin Probyn on 5 May 2015 Egyptian start-up QEYE produces technology that can detect defects in cloth, such as holes and errors in colour and dyeing.
Thought leadership: Enabling emerging enterprises for growth Published by Paul Malherbe on 5 May 2015 It is vital that efforts towards enterprise development are met with the appropriate management and skills development support.
Reducing the risks of investing in agri-preneurs: How this Kenyan is doing it Published by Kate Douglas on 4 May 2015 “There is nothing genius about what we decided to do.”
Participating in the agricultural value chain can bring exponential returns Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2015 The need for a business approach to farming is more important than ever.
Tanzanian tech entrepreneurs gradually making their mark Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 May 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Johnpaul Barretto, co-founder of tech innovation space Kinu.
Ethiopia: Big demand for housing, hotels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 May 2015 Ethiopia’s capital is undergoing a major construction boom.
Inaugural INDUTEC Conference and Workshops 2015: What’s new in manufacturing? Published by Press Office on 3 May 2015 Over 40 professional bodies, institutes and associations have provided input and support to the inaugural two-day INDUTEC conference to be presented alongside this year’s SA Industry and Technology Fair (INDUTEC).
Africa’s overlapping trade blocs trigger illegal trade Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2015 A look at how overlapping membership of trade regimes can trigger illegal trade, using Kenya’s sugar sector as an example.
