Philip Panaino: Could Africa’s long-term trading currency be the renminbi? Published by Philip Panaino on 13 July 2018 Standard Chartered regional head on what is required to facilitate the renminbis next growth phase in Africa.
Eric Kaduru: The Ugandan who left his advertising job for passion fruit farming Published by Shu Zhang on 20 April 2018 Kaduru had grown weary of the early-morning traffic and day-to-day struggle in Kampala, and was ready to try something new.
Understanding the informal economy in African cities: Recent evidence from Kampala Published by Angus Morgan Kathage on 20 March 2018 The International Labour Organisation estimates that more than 66% of total employment in sub-Saharan African is in the informal sector.
Financing innovative technology solutions to power Africa Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2017 Off-grid energy company M-Kopa secures significant funding from Stanbic Bank.
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.’
Taking stock of Uganda’s economy 55 years after independence Published by Sarah Logan on 17 October 2017 Over the past two decades, Uganda’s economy has developed in important ways.
CEO of Uganda’s Bakulu Power finds her feet in renewable energy game Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 2 September 2017 Lucia Bakulumpagi-Wamala talks renewable power and courting investors.
The journey so far: Ricky Thomson, founder and director, SafeBoda Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 August 2017 ‘A product for everyone is a product for no one.’
Pockets of promise: Seven African countries to watch Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2017 Mid-tier countries expected to continue to perform well over the medium term.
BarefootLaw: Uganda’s first online legal service Published by Justin Probyn on 27 June 2017 We speak to managing director Gerald Abila about attracting funding, dealing with risks and his biggest mistake so far.
King Baudouin Foundation awards 2016-17 African Development Prize to three young, African tech-entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 20 June 2017 Each tech-platform enables communities to access and share information in fundamental areas: education (Kytabu), legal rights (BarefootLaw) and agriculture (Farmerline).
What Uganda needs to do to manufacture more and crack export markets Published by Sarah Logan on 5 June 2017 Ugandan firms need to start carving out niches in globalised production chains.
Uganda needs a caffeine fix: Insights from Vietnam’s coffee market success Published by Astrid RN Haas on 14 March 2017 Until recently Vietnam and Uganda shared a similar trajectory in the development of their coffee sectors.
Uganda: Illegal immigrant turned entrepreneur builds top-rated tourism business Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2017 Before founding his business, Walter Wandera was first a school dropout, homeless, and even an illegal immigrant.
