No cash needed using South Africa’s SnapScan Published by Justin Probyn on 29 April 2015 “We tried to design a product which allowed absolutely everybody to be part of the formal side of the economy.”
Financing a franchise: How to do it right Published by Staff Writer on 29 April 2015 There are numerous options available to fund a franchise, but each require careful evaluation and management.
How do African countries stack up against other emerging markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 28 April 2015 And should African markets be doing more to compete for global investment?
International retailers eyeing East Africa should not underestimate local players Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2015 Local players will give international retailers a “run for their money”, notes Broll CEO.
Big business potential in East Africa’s smaller cities and towns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 April 2015 Unpacking the potential in cities and towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret and Kahama.
Africa Tech Trends: The growing power of mapping Published by Tom Jackson on 24 April 2015 Tom Jackson looks at the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
FMCG success in Cameroon: Business leaders share their tips Published by Kate Douglas on 23 April 2015 How we made it in Africa asks business leaders to share their tips and strategies for FMCG success in Cameroon.
South Africa’s energy crisis sparks interest in solar power Published by Darren Taylor on 23 April 2015 Interest in solar power solutions are rising as the country suffers under its unprecedented power generation crisis.
East Africa’s largest shopping mall to have strong international flavour Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 April 2015 In October, Kenya-based investment company Centum will open the largest shopping mall in East Africa.
Consumer demand will drive the next wave of African private equity investments Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2015 KPMG’s Dapo Okubadejo argues US private equity houses are more bullish than European counterparts.
Disney film sparks new interest in chess in Uganda Published by Lizabeth Paulat on 21 April 2015 The film production of The Queen of Katwe, about a young chess prodigy, has sparked new popularity for the game.
How Nakumatt became one of East Africa’s largest retailers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 April 2015 Nakumatt Holdings is a significant player in East Africa’s retail sector, generating $700m in annual gross revenues.
How Kaymu is tackling challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 20 April 2015 A look at some of the challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon, and the solutions one online marketplace uses to tackle them.
PrayerBox: A new app aiming to be the ‘Twitter for religion’ Published by Justin Probyn on 20 April 2015 Oyelaja Oyekan tells How we made it in Africa about his inspiration for starting PrayerBox and his entrepreneurial journey.
