Nestlé expects ‘major growth’ in Kenya when oil starts flowing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 March 2014 Food and beverage multinational is growing its coffee and cereal brands across East Africa.
Young entrepreneurs showcase Ghana’s rising stars at Moonlight Café Published by Nabeel Biajo on 10 March 2014 Moonlight Café reaches out to young underground artists and discovers new talent in music and poetry.
Meet the Boss: Patrick Ngowi, founder and CEO, Helvetic Group Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2014 “I love making people smile, especially for those that get light for the first time in the rural areas.”
How resource extraction is developing Africa’s hospitality industry Published by Kate Douglas on 7 March 2014 Foreign interest in oil and gas discoveries in eastern Africa means more business for hotels in those regions.
What is to be done to fix manufacturing in South Africa? Published by Richard Poplak on 7 March 2014 To revive its manufacturing sector, Africa’s largest economy needs to bridge the gap between labour, industry and government.
Joanne Mwangi’s six tips for success in entrepreneurship Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 March 2014 Be committed, know your industry and listen to advice, says award-winning Kenyan marketer.
Five African boom towns offering untapped opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2014 Across sub-Saharan Africa there are towns and cities experiencing fast growth on the back of new mining and oil projects or other business activities.
Six things you need to know about Nigeria’s millionaires Published by Stacey Nel on 6 March 2014 A new report describes Nigeria’s richest individuals.
‘Age is nothing but a number,’ says the young CEO behind the Helvetic Group Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2014 Entrepreneur brings solar energy to rural communities in Tanzania.
Boosting African farm yields Published by Michael Fleshman on 6 March 2014 More fertiliser, irrigation and other inputs are vital to develop Africa’s agriculture sector, says NEPAD.
How Joanne Mwangi stepped off the corporate ladder to venture out on her own Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 March 2014 Respected Kenyan entrepreneur Joanne Mwangi on growing her small firm into a regional group.
No business is too small for a proper budget Published by Staff Writer on 5 March 2014 Thorough budgeting is beneficial to a business as it clearly impacts on its long-term growth prospects.
The Anzisha Prize: Combating the challenges facing young entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 5 March 2014 “The Anzisha Prize really wants to be there to help encourage and support these young entrepreneurs.”
A diamond in the rough: Adding value to Botswana’s minerals Published by Roman Grynberg on 4 March 2014 The World Bank and others say adding value to raw materials is a dead-end street for African countries.
