Start-up snapshot: Wind power to improve rural electrification in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 March 2015 Kenefas Energy Solution seeks to design and manufacture micro wind turbines that generate up to 1KW for use in rural areas.
Doctor-turned-entrepreneur bullish about Ethiopia's healthcare sector Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 March 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Dr Mohammed Nuri, founder and CEO of Medtech Ethiopia.
Businessman Saleh Nasreddin upbeat about Ethiopia’s food industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 March 2015 Saleh Nasreddin’s journey in business.
Start-up snapshot: Co-founder of Ethiopia’s Addiscan discusses his business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 March 2015 Our best strategy has been to approach businesses and demonstrate our product.
Meet the Boss: Saleh Nasreddin, founder, NAS Foods, Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 March 2015 “In Africa, everything is good business. You just have to plan well, work hard and do it right.”
SMEs becoming a growing force in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2015 It is not only large companies benefitting from Ethiopia’s burgeoning economy, which is expected to expand by more than 8% this year.
Private equity in Ethiopia: Talking investment with Schulze Global Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 March 2015 In 2008 Schulze Global Investments became the first international private equity firm to open an office in Ethiopia.
Meet the Boss: Addis Alemayehou, managing partner, 251 Communications, Ethiopia Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2015 Addis Alemayehou answers our questions.
Five smart steps to grow your business in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 16 October 2014 Africa offers potentially lucrative returns for both local and international companies with a knack for spotting opportunities and the ability to think outside the box.
Ethiopia ‘quite different’ from other African countries, says Swedish entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 September 2014 “Ethiopia was never colonised and so it’s quite different from other African countries.”
Visa pushing for electronic payments in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 September 2014 Visa boss highlights the need to create awareness on the benefits of electronic payments.
Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2014 PwC says investors should look beyond Lagos, Kinshasa and Johannesburg.
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.
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.