Young Tanzanian switching on rural areas with solar energy Published by Staff Writer on 21 October 2015 ‘Electricity supply is really important for the development of a country. Without electricity, New York or Johannesburg would just be villages.’
A.T. Kearney ranks Gabon and Botswana as Africa’s top retail markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2015 In its recently published 2015 African Retail Development Index, consultancy A.T. Kearney ranks African countries according to their attractiveness for retail expansion.
Why telco Vodacom ventured into the funeral and life insurance game Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2015 ‘Telecom companies have large subscriber bases and it makes sense to try extract some additional value out of that.’
Nanofilter: An African innovation for safe drinking water Published by Onyedimmakachukwu Obiukwu on 22 July 2015 The Nanofilter is a sand-based water filter which uses nanotechnology to cleanse contaminated water and make it safe for drinking.
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.
