Annah Oyottoh: The girl burning scented candles to brighten home decor
The conventional wisdom is clear: education, employment, economic security. A linear path trodden by millions. But what of those...
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South African Constantia Insurance survives liquidation
Investment holding company Conduit Capital has successfully fended off a liquidation bid concerning its troubled subsidiary, Constantia Insurance. The...
Why Mobius Motors failed: The struggles of a home-grown Kenyan automotive company
Kenya’s Mobius Motors, the company that aimed to revolutionize the African automotive market with rugged, affordable SUVs, has entered...
Coca-Cola refutes Nigerian authorities’ claims of consumer misinformation
The management of Coca-Cola System, comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria and its bottling partner, Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC), has denied...
South African packaging giant Mpact sells Versapak Division to Greenpath Recycling
Southern Africa’s largest paper and plastics packaging business and recycler Mpact has announced the sale of its Versapak division...
Beauty Business: The Journey of a Young Make-Up Artist
World over, beauty is big business. Some of the most valuable companies in the world are fashion brands and...
KPMG launches 4th private enterprise tech innovation competition in East Africa
Global audit company KPMG has announced the commencement of the fourth annual Private Enterprise Tech Innovator competition in East...
12 moves that could give you a head start as an entrepreneur in Africa
Starting a business in Africa, or anywhere in the world, can be both exciting and challenging. Often, entrepreneurs fail...
Kenyan-owned US restaurant Swahili Village ordered to pay $526k in landmark wage theft case
Swahili Village, a Kenyan-owned American restaurant, has been ordered to pay $526,973 to resolve a 2023 wage theft lawsuit....
How a 28-year-old achieved financial freedom as an Airbnb host in Nairobi
Homestays like Airbnb have disrupted the hospitality sector in ways that major hotel chains did not expect. The flexibility...