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Meet the Swedish entrepreneur who saw the potential for cosmetics in Tanzania

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 March 2015

“One advantage I have now is being three years ahead of everyone else.”

Douala – looking beyond first impressions

Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2015

How we made it in Africa‘s Kate Douglas talks about her first impression of Douala. And how wrong it was.

What a Buhari win means for Nigeria’s economy

Published by Yvonne Mhango on 31 March 2015

We think a Buhari win implies reformist policies, including austere fiscal policy and a clampdown on graft.

South Africa and US play ‘chicken’ as trade deal deadline looms

Published by Anita Powell on 30 March 2015

The humble chicken is at the heart of a critical trade deal between South Africa and its major trading partner, the United States.

Meet the Boss: Candace Nkoth Bisseck, country manager, Kaymu Cameroon

Published by Kate Douglas on 30 March 2015

“It’s better to be the boss of your village than an anonymous guy in a city.”

Start-up snapshot: Wind power to improve rural electrification in Ethiopia

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 March 2015

Kenefas Energy Solution seeks to design and manufacture micro wind turbines that generate up to 1KW for use in rural areas.

Doctor-turned-entrepreneur bullish about Ethiopia's healthcare sector

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 March 2015

How we made it in Africa talks to Dr Mohammed Nuri, founder and CEO of Medtech Ethiopia.

Africa Tech Trends: Taxi app wars

Published by Tom Jackson on 27 March 2015

Africa’s taxi-hailing app industry is getting far too busy, writes Tom Jackson

Consumer demand and e-commerce to drive logistics industry in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 27 March 2015

DHL expects 2015 to be a year of growth for the logistics industry on the African continent.

What it takes to run Tanzania’s first revolving restaurant

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 March 2015

“Being part-owner of a restaurant is not easy and it’s not glamorous.”

Smart success: Tap into Africa’s five dynamic drivers

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 26 March 2015

Tapping into Africa’s five largest drivers will undoubtedly increase your chance of success.

How to understand Africa’s middle class

Published by Ben Longman on 25 March 2015

Ben Longman unpicks the true size of the middle class, how to understand it and track its growth.

Websites that don’t work – eight common mistakes small businesses make online

Published by Staff Writer on 25 March 2015

Tips on boosting your company’s online presence.

Businessman Saleh Nasreddin upbeat about Ethiopia’s food industry

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 March 2015

Saleh Nasreddin’s journey in business.

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