Water purification: Tanzanian sees business opportunity instead of challenges Published by Onyedimmakachukwu Obiukwu on 20 July 2015 Tanzanian innovator Askwar Hilonga uses nanotechnology to decontaminate water.
Six Tanzanian companies taking advantage of a changing economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 June 2015 Tanzania-based businesses riding on the country’s emerging opportunities.
Unrealistic to emulate Mark Zuckerberg, says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2015 “If your entrepreneurial dream is to be a billionaire in two years, you are being unrealistic.”
Chandaria Industries: Waste paper turned into a thriving Kenyan business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 May 2015 Chandaria Industries has grown to become one of the largest tissue and hygiene products manufacturers in East and Central Africa.
Tanzanian tech entrepreneurs gradually making their mark Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 May 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Johnpaul Barretto, co-founder of tech innovation space Kinu.
Meet the Boss: Farouk Jivani, CEO, Despec Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 April 2015 “When you are angry and you write an email, don’t press ‘send’ until you’ve read it again the next day.”
Meet the Swedish entrepreneur who saw the potential for cosmetics in Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 March 2015 “One advantage I have now is being three years ahead of everyone else.”
What it takes to run Tanzania’s first revolving restaurant Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 March 2015 “Being part-owner of a restaurant is not easy and it’s not glamorous.”
Running an online business in Tanzania: Insights from a US-born manager Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 March 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Erfaan Mojgani, country manager of online marketplace Kaymu in Tanzania.
Chai Bora: The tea company with great ambitions in Tanzania and beyond Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 February 2015 Chai Bora MD discusses the company’s plans and the benefits of having private equity investors on board.
Start-up snapshot: Tanzanian IT entrepreneurs juggling studies and business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 February 2015 “Today we are making enough money to cover the company’s bills and support ourselves as well as pay for our university education.”
Meet the Boss: Mustafa Suleimanji, MD, Lamudi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 February 2015 “It’s an exciting time in Africa and the internet is shifting the way we do business.”
Why Tanzania’s real estate market is taking off Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2015 “In Dar es Salaam there is a huge increase in the purchase of apartments,” says Mustafa Suleimanji, managing director for Lamudi in Tanzania.
Meet the Boss: Kapila Ariyatilaka, MD, Chai Bora Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 February 2015 “Be honest in your dealings. You will sleep well and will still make the money you require to live in this world.”