Why Actis is investing in Kenyan office space Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 August 2012 How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi chats with Koome Gikunda, investment principal at Actis, about the firm’s investments in Kenya.
Understanding Chinese investment in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 16 August 2012 There have been a lot of mixed opinions about Chinese investment in Africa. While some praise it as being the reason Africa is seeing real growth, others curse it as being modern day colonialism.
Uganda’s tech industry needs less of the same, says expert Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2012 Albert Mucunguzi, founder of Uganda’s PC Tech Magazine, talks to How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi about the state of Uganda’s technology sector.
Possible oil and gas in Lake Malawi strains Tanzania-Malawi border feud Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 August 2012 Malawi and Tanzania are scheduled to hold a high level meeting on the 20th of August on a standoff over oil and gas exploration as well as on the ownership of Lake Malawi.
Topshop looks to Africa for growth opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 14 August 2012 UK-based fashion chains Topshop and Topman, owned by the Arcadia Group, are coming to South Africa, with plans to open their flagship outlet in Johannesburg’s Sandton City by end November.
Five ways to profit from property in Mauritius Published by Sandee Teeroovengadum on 14 August 2012 Sandee Teeroovengadum, operations and business development manager at real estate agency Davyland Properties, looks at five areas that hold potential for property investors in Mauritius.
How a personal need inspired entrepreneurial innovation Published by Kate Douglas on 14 August 2012 “If you want to die early then allow your business to stagnate,” says entrepreneur Martin Brown.
Is fish farming the answer to food insecurity in Africa? Published by Johan Potgieter on 14 August 2012 Aquaculture can contribute to job creation and alleviate food insecurity and malnutrition, while at the same time contributing to food production and associated benefits.
What you should know about food security in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 August 2012 The Economist Intelligence Unit recently released the Global Food Security Index 2012. How we made it in Africa looks at what the study had to say about sub-Saharan Africa.
‘Many entrepreneurs spend too much time planning, and not enough doing’ Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2012 Serial entrepreneur Mike Eilertsen talks to How we made it in Africa’s Kate Douglas.
African economies capture world attention, but still a long way to go Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 12 August 2012 Undoubtedly Africa is still bedevilled by poverty, with half of its people living on less than $2 a day. However, its economic growth over the past decade has been striking.
Hydraform International continues to expand its product range Published by Promotional Feature on 12 August 2012 Hydraform, with 24 years’ experience, continues to maintain its leadership position in the block and brick making machine industry through on-going product innovation and is excited to announce the launch of the new Hydraform M7MI-SUPER Interlocking Blockmaking Machine.
Indigenisation law to affect more sectors in Zimbabwe Published by Safiyya Patel on 10 August 2012 In 2007 the Zimbabwean government passed into law the controversial Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act.
Kenyan restaurant brand targeting growing middle class Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 August 2012 How we made it in Afica’s Dinfin Mulupi talks to Caroline Kongere, owner of Kenya’s Subzone Restaurants brand.
