Meet the Boss: Vimal Shah, CEO, Bidco Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 January 2015 “You can call me a workaholic because I work from 5am to midnight… It is not work for me. It’s fun.”
Seven business tips for a successful 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 8 January 2015 Inspiration for the year ahead.
Beyond Lagos and Nairobi: Seven African cities of opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 January 2015 Across the continent there are cities and towns enjoying rapid growth on the back of industries such as mining, agriculture and technology.
20 thought-provoking quotes by African entrepreneurs in 2014 Published by Kate Douglas on 23 December 2014 As 2014 draws to a close, How we made it in Africa highlights some words of wisdom from African entrepreneurs.
Why manufacturing locally was the logical step for Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 December 2014 “We had no background in biscuit [manufacturing] but decided to innovate, work with a strong team, do trials and invest in market surveys and marketing,” says Raj Malde.
Meet the Boss: Alex Nyaga, founder, Parapet Cleaning Services Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 December 2014 “I think I am visionary, and I have a passion to do things that will have a greater impact in our society.”
How cleaning company founder made a success of a ‘thankless job’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 December 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Alex Nyaga, founder of Kenya’s Parapet Cleaning Services.
Domino’s Pizza: Kenyan and Nigerian customers prefer to eat in-store Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 December 2014 Talking fast food with the Kenyan franchise holder of Domino’s Pizza and ice cream brand Cold Stone Creamery.
Growth trends: Six booming industries in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 November 2014 How we made it in Africa asked a selection of DHL country managers to identify the sector seeing the greatest growth, based on shipment volumes, in their respective territories.
Kenyan businesswoman wants to make tea ‘funky’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 November 2014 Flora Mutahi recently launched her first tea café in Nairobi.
Why M-Pesa’s Kenya business model had to be altered for South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 November 2014 Herman Singh explains why M-Pesa’s Kenyan model failed in South Africa in 2010, and why the revamped version will succeed.
Meet the Boss: Farhana Hassanali-Hashmani, CEO, Hass Consult Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 November 2014 “Growth takes time. If you try and rush you will stumble and fall.”
Gated serviced farms: The next hot real estate trend? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2014 Bringing together property development and agriculture.
‘Tough times don’t last, tough people do,’ says fashion designer Sally Karago Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 November 2014 How Kenya’s Sally Karago built her fashion business.