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Are Kenyan companies ignoring government work at their peril?

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 June 2014

‘At the end of the day there is more money to be made in doing business with the government.”

Nigerian shoemaker on finding her passion

Published by Kate Douglas on 6 June 2014

Elizabeth Ojelua’s handmade shoes and bags are gaining a following in Nigeria.

Mobile telecoms in Africa: Five things you should know

Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 June 2014

By the end of the decade there will be 930m mobile subscriptions in Africa.

Côte d’Ivoire focusing on small business to diversify the economy

Published by Marc-Andre Boisvert on 6 June 2014

“SMEs are crucial to fight against unemployment and poverty.”

Kenya’s modern shopping mall boom reaches secondary towns

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 June 2014

Buffalo Mall will be the first mall in the town of Naivasha.

What is the best way to cluster Africa?

Published by Martin Tronquit on 5 June 2014

Economics now define how African countries are grouped together.

Meet the Boss: Andrew Youn, founder, One Acre Fund

Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2014

Non-profit fund boss advocates using the principles of business to advance a meaningful cause.

Local businesses should capitalise on Africa’s rising opportunities, says DHL

Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2014

DHL highlights opportunities for African entrepreneurs and SMEs in the continent.

Executives rank South Africa as a top FDI destination, despite weakening economy

Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2014

South Africa ranked as only African country in A.T. Kearney’s top 25 most attractive FDI markets.

Meet the Boss: Mbwana Alliy, managing partner, Savannah Fund

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 June 2014

Fund manager encourages African countries to trade with each other.

Can Africa replicate Silicon Valley? History shows not

Published by Ivo Vegter on 4 June 2014

Silicon Valley succeeds because it is relatively free from state interference.

Inventor of waterless bath says business is a hustle

Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2014

“The biggest challenge I see with young entrepreneurs is not sitting down and doing the research.”

How middle class Nigerians spend their money

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 June 2014

A recent report offers insight into the aspirations of middle class consumers.

Trouble of doing business in Ethiopia worth the rewards, says investor

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2014

Investor shares his experience of doing business in Ethiopia.

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