High interest rates strangling small businesses in Nigeria Published by Adeyeye Joseph on 3 June 2014 Banks and microfinance firms charge prohibitively high interest rates and attach onerous requirements to loans.
Why Africa’s economic growth is not reducing poverty Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 June 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa’s strong economic growth over the past decade has failed to adequately address poverty.
How Kenya’s beer queen succeeded against all odds Published by Omondi Oloo on 2 June 2014 The success of Tabitha Karanja and her Keroche Breweries is a classic David and Goliath tale.
Meet the Boss: Obinnia Abajue, executive director, Stanbic IBTC Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2014 “I believe Africa will get to where it should be by paying attention to its people.”
Drinks manufacturers set sights firmly on Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 May 2014 To meet demand, a glass bottle manufacturing plant is being set up in Ethiopia.
One of Africa’s largest mining projects reaches important milestone Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 May 2014 The Simandou project could double Guinea’s current GDP.
Moving outside of Lagos: Five Nigerian cities with business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 30 May 2014 Looking beyond Lagos at potential for consumer facing companies in Nigerian cities.
Hooray for Nollywood: Opening up Africa’s creative frontiers Published by Adam Salkeld on 30 May 2014 Adam Salkeld on promoting Africa’s creative industries.
Terrorism in a land of opportunity: What should investors make of Nigeria? Published by Kate Douglas on 29 May 2014 “In the mist of every chaos lies the opportunity.”
Build a brand, nurture it and engage with your audience Published by Nadia Takyiwaa Mensah on 29 May 2014 Companies need to be intentional about their brand, its positioning and its success in the market.
Trans-African Highway remains a road to nowhere Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 29 May 2014 The Trans-African Highway, a road network linking Africa’s major cities, is far from complete, 43 years on.
Cars, cake and hotels – a family business grabbing opportunities Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 May 2014 Kenyan CEO tells how he designs solutions to business problems.
Information and attitude – what you need to make money in Angola Published by Kate Douglas on 28 May 2014 “Companies that are willing to take risks are seeing the benefits and returns in Angola.”
‘Startups a good place to gain valuable work experience’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 May 2014 “Being in a startup environment also gives you space and autonomy to try ideas.”
