Sokowatch – reinventing East Africa’s informal retail sector Published by Justin Norman on 4 June 2020 How Sokowatch connects informal retail shops in East Africa with consumer goods manufacturers, such as Unilever and Procter & Gamble.
Why is used clothing popular across Africa? We found out in Malawi Published by Dan Banik on 29 May 2020 The sale of used clothing is a billion-dollar global industry.
The journey so far: Joanna Bichsel, CEO, Kasha (Rwanda and Kenya) Published by Nelly Murungi on 15 April 2020 ‘The most important lesson I learned from fundraising for an early-stage startup in East Africa: No one cares about your idea, they only care about your results.’
Rwanda’s housing sector an opportunity for private investment Published by David Lawrence on 25 November 2019 Demand for secure, affordable housing in Rwanda is surging because of fast urban population growth.
Rwanda government pushes electric cars, bikes Published by Ruud Elmendorp on 8 November 2019 Volkswagen is demonstrating electric vehicles in Kigali, while a local company has begun selling electric bikes.
Let’s not exaggerate Africa’s free trade credentials Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 17 October 2019 It will take years to meaningfully boost regional trade.
Why would you buy ‘made in Africa’ smartphones? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 9 October 2019 Rwanda has opened what is being billed as Africa’s ‘first entirely homemade’ smartphone factory.
Africa’s car market needs an unorthodox approach Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 September 2019 German car giant Volkswagen is hoping that ride-hailing and car-sharing hold the key to cracking Africa’s untapped automotive market.
Nnamdi Oranye: Africa making steady progress on journey towards cashless society Published by Nnamdi Oranye on 31 July 2019 Africa is at the cutting edge of innovation, driving home-grown cashless solutions which open digital banking to more people, writes Nnamdi Oranye
How to start your own profitable African import business from home Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 3 June 2019 Learn how to get your own business started in less than three months.
The role of rural women in making home brew: a Rwandan case study Published by Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu on 20 May 2019 The possibility of indigenous beverages to contribute to economic empowerment.
IFC case study: Tanzanian consumer goods company expands to Rwanda Published by Christine Wambaa on 20 May 2019 Business is booming for Bakhresa, a company that produces wheat flour.
The journey so far: Eric Rutayisire, CEO, Charis UAS Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 April 2019 ‘Sometimes not knowing the hard work involved in being an entrepreneur is actually a blessing.’
Rwandan industrialist always hunting for the next big business idea Published by Erla Rabe on 2 April 2019 ‘You can never be too young to make money. Age is just a number when it comes to business.’
