Coaching Rwanda onto the map Published by Moses Gahigi on 18 June 2018 Mireille Karera gave up a thriving career as a top executive to start a coaching business in Rwanda.
How Rwanda Trading Company helped farmers revitalise the coffee sector Published by Press Office on 23 May 2018 In Rwanda, coffee is a key crop that generates a significant share of export earnings.
The journey so far: Jean-Philippe Kayobotsi, CEO, Brioche Café Bistro Published by Justin Probyn on 17 May 2018 ‘A good idea is not a guarantee of funding. It is important to know that in advance, not to be discouraged, but to be prepared.’
The journey so far: Henri Nyakarundi, CEO, ARED Published by Justin Probyn on 11 December 2017 ‘If you can pay your day-to-day life, pay your bills, pay your children’s school fees – you are a successful entrepreneur. You don’t need to make millions to be a success.’
Entrepreneur quits Nike job to start food business in Rwanda Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 17 November 2017 Mustering the courage to quit Nike was difficult, but the potential of the new venture was clear.
Business in Africa: 12 profit-making ideas Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2017 A selection of potential business and investment opportunities.
Rwanda dials up investment opportunities by playing to its strengths Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2017 Why Rwanda? What opportunities are there for business to leverage the country’s welcoming environment?
The ups and downs of building a pan-African business: In conversation with Aliko Dangote Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2017 The founder of Dangote Group discusses the international expansion hurdles his company had to overcome.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing matches in Rwanda Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2017 ‘It is very easy to produce, but no-one has thought about doing it.’
Africa is not a sample size of one, emphasise industry leaders Published by Staff Writer on 27 March 2017 ‘Generic references to Africa blur the contexts, opportunities, challenges and risks as they relate to individual countries.’
How ‘flying donkeys’ could boost trade in Africa Published by Hassan Houry on 7 March 2017 Three key highlights from a transportation and supply chain perspective and the implications for Africa in 2030.
Singapore is embracing the East African Community Published by Otavio Veras on 15 February 2017 Singapore has long noticed the potential the EAC holds as an unexplored emerging market.
Rwandan solar-powered kiosk company wants to create Africa’s biggest wifi network Published by Justin Probyn on 10 February 2017 Making people that earn less than US$5 a day part of the digital revolution.
Meet the Boss: Henri Nyakarundi, managing director, ARED (Rwanda) Published by Justin Probyn on 8 February 2017 ‘Just start a business – it will teach you more about yourself and your abilities than any other institution.’
