Meet the Boss: Mike Macharia, Group CEO, Seven Seas Technologies Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 January 2013 “Business is about people and my biggest challenge is about developing and retaining the right kind of talent.”
How a group of women in Burkina Faso started their own microcredit system Published by Olivier Nyirubugara on 9 January 2013 Olivier Nyirubugara investigates how a self-initiated microcredit system is boosting women’s business opportunities.
Tax incentives in South Africa aim to encourage investment in innovation Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2013 Tax benefits for investment in research and development could help boost South Africa’s economy.
Finance ready plan: Renewable energy solutions in Kenya Published by Promotional Feature on 8 January 2013 Solafrique produces solar generators as a substitute for diesel generators and offers an affordable renewable energy alternative. Their generators are stand-alone products with advanced energy storage systems that enable them to be used as a temporary or permanent energy source regardless of the weather, time, or location.
Finance ready plan: Putting the ‘care’ back into Kenya’s healthcare Published by Promotional Feature on 8 January 2013 Penda Health is building a chain of clinics that focus on creating great quality, accessible, warm and safe customer experiences and specialising in women’s reproductive healthcare.
Finance ready plan: Nigerian brand KIKI KAMANU set to blaze the fashion trail Published by Promotional Feature on 8 January 2013 KIKI KAMANU is an innovative fashion label which incorporates traditional African textiles into ready-to-wear clothing for fashion forward men and women.
How to win in Africa: 5 lessons from successful companies Published by Bain Insights on 8 January 2013 Bain & Company looks at five effective approaches for companies to navigate Africa’s thorny business landscape.
More to Mauritius than cocktails and turquoise waters Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 January 2013 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his thoughts on Mauritius.
Global competition preparing women entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level Published by Promotional Feature on 8 January 2013 The Women in Business Challenge – the business plan competition seeking women entrepreneurs presenting businesses with the potential for high growth and impact – returns in its fourth edition.
Will we be seeing slower growth in remittances to Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2013 The last decade saw a strong growth in remittances into sub-Saharan Africa. Remittances are estimated to reach close to US$30 billion in 2015.
Tinsel actress Lizz Njagah talks about Kenya’s film and TV industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2013 “Right now, the industry needs people who are brave enough to make films, not for short term gain, but with long term thinking.”
Five reasons why companies and small-scale farmers are not in business together Published by Kate Douglas on 4 January 2013 While it is mutually beneficial for companies and smallholders to do business together, they face a number of challenges.
Foreign investors cautiously optimistic about Africa, says risk expert Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Alkan Shenyuz, managing director at Veventis, about risk and foreign investment into the continent.
Business opportunity: Manufacture high-quality snack foods in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 1 January 2013 Snack Quip, our South African-based company, specialises in the supply of complete turnkey snack production plants.
