Can East Africa build another M-Pesa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 February 2013 “Many of these startups will fail and that will not be a bad thing because with it will come learning. Even M-Pesa did not become a success overnight.”
Discussing Kenya’s business environment and the upcoming elections Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 February 2013 “I truly do not expect Kenya to have violence that will be anywhere near the scale of the 2007/2008 post election violence.”
General Electric to invest $1 billion in Nigeria Published by Heather Murdock on 4 February 2013 American conglomerate General Electric says it will invest US$1 billion in Nigeria, promising to more than triple the country’s electrical output over the next 10 years.
Greater risk appetite for investment in sub-Saharan African equities, say experts Published by Kate Douglas on 4 February 2013 There is currently a greater risk appetite for Africa, particularly for investment in equity markets, says Edem Lassey, an analyst at Investec.
African SMEs engaged in international markets prosper in ‘Global Village’, says study Published by Staff Writer on 4 February 2013 Study shows that internationally-focused SMEs are twice as likely to be successful as those only operating domestically.
Interview: The woman behind food delivery company Mama Meals on Wheels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 February 2013 “If you are in the food business, you will make money as long as you give good quality,” says Naisiadet Mason.
Success story: Building an internet company from scratch in Angola Published by Kate Douglas on 1 February 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Rolf Mendelsohn, one of the founders of Angolan IT company Internet Technologies Angola.
Which African cities will see the most growth over the next five years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2013 Companies looking to expand into Africa should seriously consider setting up shop in Accra, Lusaka and Luanda.
Meet the Boss: Carolyn Carew, CEO, Born Free Media Published by Kate Douglas on 31 January 2013 “Believe in what you want to achieve, work hard, do lots of research, find the gaps, and then take the plunge.”
Infrastructure developments aim to increase cross-border trade between Kenya and South Sudan Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 31 January 2013 Eldoret-Juba road of Kenya and South Sudan will be upgraded and a one-stop border post at Nadapal will be built.
Nigerian cassava farm seeking finance to boost crop production Published by Promotional Feature on 31 January 2013 A commercial cassava farming business in Nigeria requires crop financing as well as a five-year loan to purchase additional equipment and to upgrade infrastructure.
Finance ready plan: High quality Senegalese vegetables Published by Promotional Feature on 30 January 2013 KERNATT is a rural enterprise that strives to meet high quality expectations and keep in touch with shifting consumer demands in the vegetable crops industry.
Finance ready plan: Passion and hard work in Kenyan film and TV Published by Promotional Feature on 30 January 2013 Film making in Africa gives the continent an opportunity to express itself, and to tell its story in its own voice. It is within this vein that the Jamhuri Film and Television Academy has been established.
Finance ready plan: Clean energy for a healthier Uganda Published by Promotional Feature on 30 January 2013 Providing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) design, installation, maintenance and distribution services across Uganda and other parts of East Africa, Wana Solutions (WS) is able to satisfy the bulk and cylinder requirements of its customers.
