Finance ready plan: Processing local oil to service the growing Liberian population Published by Promotional Feature on 24 October 2012 PASSAMA Agriculture & Trading Corporation provides locally processed Liberian oils to hotels, restaurants, NGOs, as well as the general public in Liberia.
Finance ready plan: Wind energy for Kenya’s tea factories Published by Promotional Feature on 24 October 2012 With limited natural resources, electricity in Kenya is expensive and the supply is unpredictable.
How we made it in Africa is proud to announce a new media partnership with BiD Network Published by Promotional Feature on 19 October 2012 How we made it in Africa is proud to announce a new media partnership with BiD Network.
Finance ready plan: Beekeeping and agro-forestry business Published by Promotional Feature on 17 October 2012 While bee colonies in Europe and North America have suffered enormous losses in recent years, in Tanzania the population of bee colonies is thriving, offering great business opportunities.
Finance ready plan: Expand production of quality uniforms across Africa through franchise outlets Published by Promotional Feature on 17 October 2012 Mang Wear is a textbook example of a small business with the ambition to double in size in three years.
Finance ready plan: The lowest cost alternative energy solution for car owners Published by Promotional Feature on 17 October 2012 The Ugandan company Africa Alternative Energy Solutions has developed the Powerstation, which uses a vehicle’s electricity-generating capability to store unused electricity while driving, without extra fuel consumption.
From importation to producing goods locally, an entrepreneur’s story Published by Kate Douglas on 16 October 2012 “I have learned that if we produce bakery ingredients locally, our customers will get the products constantly and it helps make our business grow faster.”
Ghanaian entrepreneur talks agribusiness and overcoming challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 27 September 2012 “I constantly have an urge to understand situations and find solutions for most problems I encounter.”
How Lois Gicheru is moving Kenya towards green energy Published by Kate Douglas on 14 September 2012 “Passion is the main trait an entrepreneur should have because when the chips are down it is the only trait that will fuel your hope.”
Social entrepreneur connects African women to global e-commerce Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2012 “We believe that women are Africa’s greatest untapped resource,” says Ella Peinovich.
Nigerian designer discusses the business of fashion Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2012 “I view entrepreneurship as a vehicle for the realisation of one’s vision, dreams and passion,” says Kiki Kamanu.
Need up to $5m investment for your growing business? Enter the Fast5 Challenge Published by Promotional Feature on 8 August 2012 A fantastic opportunity is available for all established high-growth businesses in Africa that need up to US$5 million investment in order to expand.