Warehousing entrepreneur shifts focus from Russia to Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 22 May 2017 We interview Toby Selman about his big idea for grade-A warehousing in select African markets.
Local sourcing: A multi-billion dollar opportunity for companies in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 May 2017 Executives from Heineken and Unilever weigh in on the next big opportunity for Africa’s private sector.
Why this private equity firm is betting on a Kenyan biscuit manufacturer Published by Kate Douglas on 16 May 2017 Opportunities in the biscuit business in Kenya and beyond.
‘It’s good to fail sometimes’: The story of a Kenyan manufacturing business Published by Staff Writer on 12 May 2017 Bharat Shah, vice-chairman and past managing director of Kenafric Industries, shares lessons learned from decades in business.
Kenya 15th most attractive investment destination in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 12 May 2017 Kenyan economy is doing favourably, however, economic headwinds can dampen investor sentiment.
Property opportunities in Africa: What we can learn from Mara Delta’s portfolio Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2017 What Mara Delta’s investments reveal about opportunities in Africa’s property sector.
Five high-growth companies targeting African consumers Published by Staff Writer on 25 April 2017 From ice cream to private education, there has been rapid growth in the supply of consumer services and products.
Unpacking Kenya as an investment destination Published by Cavan Osborne on 25 April 2017 Kenya offers a mix of third-world buzz and opportunity along with first-world luxuries.
Property CEO talks about opportunities in the Kenyan market Published by Kate Douglas on 17 April 2017 Kenneth Masika bullish about low-cost housing and logistics parks.
Smart cities in Africa: Nairobi and Cape Town Published by Otavio Veras on 10 April 2017 All successful smart cities benefit from the monetisation of municipal services.
Why Facebook is rolling out wifi hotspots in Kenya Published by Justin Probyn on 7 April 2017 The offering – which the social media giant has also rolled out in India – allows consumers to access affordable wifi from hotspots.
Winging it: The man behind Nairobi’s first chicken wings only fast-food joint Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 April 2017 Paul Kihiko on the ups and downs of the restaurant business.
Meet the Boss: Mark Summer, CEO, Surf Published by Justin Probyn on 1 April 2017 ‘You can’t do it by yourself, it is always a team of people which gets things accomplished.’
Five companies using technology to deliver greater convenience to Kenyans Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 March 2017 The increasingly busy lifestyles of Kenya’s middle class is driving demand for greater convenience.
