Start-up snapshot: Delivering medication in Cape Town’s largest township Published by Kate Douglas on 18 December 2014 Sizwe Nzima and his team deliver chronic medication to 770 patients in Khayelitsha, at a minimum cost of R10 ($0.87) per delivery.
Meet the Boss: Eric Andre, co-founder, Om Nom Nom Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 December 2014 “I think the reason some entrepreneurs fail is because they have an idea and it looks ‘sexy’, but they don’t study the market.”
Enhance your customers’ experience this joyous season Published by Staff Writer on 18 December 2014 The traditional mad holiday rush is upon us and businesses – especially those in retail – need to ensure that a high level of service delivery is maintained.
Is Somaliland truly ‘open for business’? Published by Steve Utterwulghe on 17 December 2014 In the northwest corridor of war-ravaged Somalia lies Somaliland, a self-declared independent state that claims to be open for business. Really?
Why a new fund is targeting intra-Africa trade Published by Kate Douglas on 17 December 2014 COMESA is set to see up to US$1bn injection with new trade finance fund.
Morocco making a name for itself in aeronautics sector Published by Violaine Larmandieu on 17 December 2014 The Moroccan aeronautics sector posted annual growth rates of 15% to 20% between 2008 and 2013.
Meet the Boss: Ed Barrow, MD, Hellofood East Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 December 2014 “Instincts and gut decisions should never be overlooked.”
Financing Africa’s massive projects Published by Kingsley Ighobor and Busani Bafana on 15 December 2014 Innovative bankrolling gains popularity and raises high hopes among key countries.
How Alan Knott-Craig Jr is providing free Wi-Fi to townships Published by Kate Douglas on 15 December 2014 Alan Knott-Craig, of Project Isizwe, is partnering with governments to provide free public Wi-Fi, at a cost of only $0.09 per GB.
Africa Tech Trends: Mobile operators investing in start-ups Published by Tom Jackson on 15 December 2014 The continent’s mobile operators are investing in the new generation of start-ups.
Meet the Boss: Alex Nyaga, founder, Parapet Cleaning Services Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 December 2014 “I think I am visionary, and I have a passion to do things that will have a greater impact in our society.”
Our five most interesting entrepreneur profiles of 2014 Published by Staff Writer on 12 December 2014 Over the past year How we made it in Africa wrote about numerous entrepreneurs doing interesting things on the continent.
Start-up snapshot: Free mobile TV streaming app for African audiences Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2014 Talking to Pierre van der Hoven, the South African serial entrepreneur behind Tuluntulu.
Meet the Boss: Peng Chen, MD, Easy Taxi Kenya Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 December 2014 “Neither business nor life is ever a straight shot to the goal. You have to be ready to adjust.”
