Investing in Nigeria defies a simple narrative Published by Nick Ndiritu on 28 October 2015 Highs and lows come with the territory when investing in Africa – these extremes present opportunities to contrarian investors.
Kenya seeking foreign investment to ramp up food production Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2015 Despite having vast areas of arable land and over 75% of the population involved in farming, Kenya remains a net food importer.
Kenya’s oil dreams facing headwinds Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 October 2015 Three years after the discovery of oil in northern Kenya, the hype is dying down.
Equity vs debt: How should entrepreneurs fund their business ventures? Published by Business Partners team on 26 October 2015 When applying for finance, an entrepreneur should be very clear on the position and strategy of the business as this will determine what type of funding is appropriate for the business.
Meet the Boss: Duncan Muchangi, MD, Hellofood Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 October 2015 ‘Be willing to take risks, innovate, and most importantly learn fast,’ says Duncan Muchangi.
Ethiopia has undersupply of branded hotel chains Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2015 Hotel operators could benefit from Ethiopia’s growing tourism sector, rising business travel and Addis Ababa’s position as the continent’s diplomatic capital.
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.
‘There is money in townships’: South African grows IT business to 36 stores Published by Kate Douglas on 23 October 2015 ‘There is money in townships because the numbers are here. Even if Khayelitsha has 50% unemployment, there is a large population that is able to compensate for that.’
Why this luxury bag brand is looking beyond the expat market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2015 Bag manufacturer Sandstorm says it makes commercial sense to produce products that are within reach of middle-class consumers.
Africa: A hub for innovation in medical diagnostic solutions? Published by Ilk-nur Hendricks on 21 October 2015 However challenging the healthcare environment may be, SSA presents significant opportunities for developing technologies that transforms lives.
Coffee consumption in Africa still low, opportunities for growth Published by Justin Probyn on 20 October 2015 Domestic coffee consumption is set to rise, supported by an emerging urbanised middle class which is stimulating demand for consumer goods.
Kenya risks missed opportunity as an investor’s tax hub Published by Elizabeth Ndiritu on 20 October 2015 More is needed to enhance the attractiveness of Kenya as a hub for investors.
Emirates’ eyes fastened on Africa – an ‘underserved’ air transport market Published by Kate Douglas on 20 October 2015 The airline is growing in Africa, but is growth limited by protectionism of African national carriers?
Diversity in tech: Joining the boys for golf? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 October 2015 We talk to Ethel Cofie, founder of Women in Tech Africa, about the state of women representation in the industry.
