How VC4Africa is connecting African entrepreneurs with investors Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Venture Capital for Africa founder Ben White.
Ethiopia’s improved business environment is benefitting entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 25 April 2013 Ethiopia outperforms other countries in sub-Saharan Africa in terms of the ease of starting a business.
Social entrepreneur sees opportunities for private healthcare in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 April 2013 “We want to become the biggest chain of maternity hospitals in East Africa,” says Nick Pearson, Jacaranda Health founder and managing director.
Africa offers increasing opportunities for engineers Published by Kate Douglas on 25 April 2013 For Africa’s engineers, the opportunities for employment and work experience on the continent have never been so great.
East African hotel trends: More business people, conferences and Chinese tourists Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Rosemary Mugambi, sales and marketing director of Serena Hotels.
South African entrepreneurship falls to new low, lagging behind the rest of Africa Published by Staff Writer on 24 April 2013 Entrepreneurial activity in South Africa has seen a dramatic fall.
War for local talent in sub-Saharan Africa has only just begun Published by David Storey on 24 April 2013 Ernst & Young’s David Storey looks at some of the human capital considerations companies need to be aware of when expanding into the continent.
Interview: Running a snack food business in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 April 2013 “The Kenyan consumer is extremely sophisticated and that means manufacturers have to keep up.”
Maximising the female force behind African agri supply chains Published by Briony Mathieson on 23 April 2013 Women in low-paid, manual jobs form the ‘invisible’ backbone of major industries and big business.
Entrepreneurship becoming a more respectable career choice in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 April 2013 Entrepreneurs are gaining an increasing level of respect in Africa, according to a new report.
Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back, says Ghanaian footwear entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to the founder of Horseman Shoes, a footwear company in Ghana.
Is the United States missing out on Africa’s opportunities? Published by Kate Douglas on 22 April 2013 The Unites States has been slow to seize the business opportunities on the continent.
Meet the Boss: Richard Harris, president, South African Business Council Published by Kate Douglas on 22 April 2013 “There are no shortcuts to success; put in the hard work and you will reap the rewards.”
Halal food company eyeing opportunities in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 April 2013 “I’d lie to you if I tell you we do not consider Africa. Africa is booming,” says Saleh Abdullah Lootah, managing director of Al Islami Foods.
