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Six tips for young entrepreneurs to overcome common challenges

Published by Staff Writer on 16 November 2015

Young entrepreneurs typically face exceptional challenges getting businesses off the ground.

Talking Business: Liberia’s post-war progress challenged by commodity price drop

Published by Staff Writer on 10 November 2015

Interview with Akwasi Aninakwah, DHL Express Liberia country manager.

Talking Business: Examining Guinea’s business environment

Published by Staff Writer on 9 November 2015

Amedee Assomo, DHL Express country manager, discusses business trends and untapped opportunities in Guinea.

Africa the ‘New China’ when it comes to appetite for retail

Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2015

“However, while there are increasingly more opportunities, businesses and investors need to look at each market individually before expanding, as there is no one-size-fit-all strategy for the African market.”

Drivers get a motorbike: The Ugandan with a clever model for e-commerce delivery

Published by Staff Writer on 28 October 2015

Daniel Mukisa has developed a strategic business and employee remuneration model that has helped his e-commerce delivery service grow quickly in Uganda.

Trends shaping pharma industry in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 23 October 2015

As growth in developed markets stagnates, companies in the life sciences and healthcare market are increasingly looking for growth in Africa.

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.’

How M-KOPA sold solar systems to over 250,000 low-income customers

Published by Staff Writer on 19 October 2015

M-KOPA’s success so far is due to a combination of innovative technology, an effective rural distribution system, a compelling value proposition, and a strong focus on customer care.

The inspiring young South African behind a township textile company

Published by Staff Writer on 14 October 2015

Karidas Tshintsholo (20) is a young South African entrepreneur who is defying the odds.

DHL Express triumphs as Top Employer in Africa in 2015/2016

Published by Staff Writer on 9 October 2015

DHL Express was certified as a Top Employer in 12 African markets at the prestigious Top Employer 2016 ceremony in Johannesburg last week.

DHL Express to facilitate growth of sub-Saharan Africa SMEs and empower them to connect globally

Published by Staff Writer on 7 October 2015

‘SMEs are the lifeblood of the continent in stimulating continued economic activity.’

DHL Express appoints new Managing Director for sub-Saharan Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 28 September 2015

Hennie Heymans, currently Managing Director of DHL Express South Africa, has been appointed as Managing Director of DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Young Ivorian wants people to view agriculture as a legitimate business

Published by Staff Writer on 23 September 2015

Ivorian Gabriel Kombassere (18) is young, passionate and determined. He is also a social entrepreneur who wants Africa’s youth to start viewing agriculture as a viable business option.

Meet Africa’s top young entrepreneurs for 2015

Published by Staff Writer on 17 September 2015

Here are this year’s top 12 finalists for the Anzisha Prize, and why they deserve to be in the running for the title of Africa’s top young entrepreneur in 2015.

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