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Want to make money with consumer goods in northern Nigeria? Here’s what you need to know

Kenya-based investor sees opportunity in Covid-19 crisis

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Nigeria’s financial services industry positively impacted through advanced collaborative tech solutions

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in March

African entrepreneurs reveal how Covid-19 is impacting their businesses

Kesaven Moothoosamy: Possible effects of COVID-19 on the real estate sector in Mauritius

The journey so far: Aisha Pandor, CEO, SweepSouth (South Africa)

‘Jogging in the evenings through the streets of Mogadishu helps me relax.’

Coping with Covid-19

McKinsey offers four scenarios of Covid-19’s economic impact on Africa

Published by Kartik Jayaram and Acha Leke and Amandla Ooko-Ombaka and Ying Sunn on 2 April 2020

McKinsey modelled four scenarios for how differing rates of COVID-19 transmission would affect Africa’s economic growth.

Kenya-based investor sees opportunity in Covid-19 crisis

Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 March 2020

An East African investment firm has moved to swiftly introduce an offering it believes will find traction in these uncertain times.

Africa: crisis a once in a decade opportunity

Published by Rob Eloff on 30 March 2020

A crisis is a catalyst, writes Lateral Capital’s Rob Eloff.

African entrepreneurs reveal how Covid-19 is impacting their businesses

Published by Nelly Murungi on 27 March 2020

A selection of African entrepreneurs explain how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting their operations.

Entrepreneur Watch

Lelemba Phiri: The investor who backs Africa’s women entrepreneurs

Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 March 2020

Lelemba Phiri credits her frequent leaps of faith as some of the best business decisions she has ever made.

The story of a West African hotel group built on an appetite for risk

Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 March 2020

‘With high risk, you also have high returns,’ says Mossadeck Bally, founder of Azalaï Hotels.

The Lagos hawker who makes one million Nigerian naira monthly

Published by Joseph Osemegbe Aito on 10 February 2020

An expose into Africa’s unstructured direct-to-consumer market.

E-commerce: a fresh sales channel for young African traders

Published by Yun Shi on 14 January 2020

Catherine Oshotse, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos, Nigeria, has the internet to thank for her growing business.

The journey so far

The journey so far: Aisha Pandor, CEO, SweepSouth (South Africa)

Published by Nelly Murungi on 27 February 2020

‘What’s important in communication isn’t what is said, it is whether and how it is understood.’

The journey so far: Nwamaka Okoye, managing director, Housessories (Nigeria)

Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 February 2020

‘I’m a recovering perfectionist. I’m learning to recognise that most people cannot see the flaws that are so blatant to me.’

The journey so far: Manuel Koser, co-founder, Silvertree Holdings

Published by Nelly Murungi on 13 February 2020

‘You need to enjoy what you do, with the people you decide to journey with. The hours are long and can easily become unbearable if the opposite is your reality.’

The journey so far: Afolabi Abiodun, CEO, SB Telecoms & Devices

Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 January 2020

We interview Afolabi Abiodun, founder and CEO of SB Telecoms and Devices, an integrated ICT firm based in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Can off-grid electricity power Africa?

Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 28 May 2017

The industry has evolved from a collection of charities handing out solar panels to a real business opportunity.

Making sense of Africa’s middle class

Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 September 2014

New study challenges some commonly held perceptions about the size of Africa’s middle class.

Six lessons Nigerian tycoon Hakeem Belo-Osagie has learnt in business

Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2014

Nigerian businessman on dealing with uncertainty and why relationships are everything.

A sober approach to business in Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 December 2011

“Foreign investors frequently have a ‘know-it-all’ mentality and think they can make a success of any venture in countries where they have no experience, often only to see their businesses collapse.”

The Flip

The Flip: A conversation with Rebecca Enonchong

Published by Justin Norman on 21 February 2020

A long conversation on all things entrepreneurship in Africa.

The Flip: Context matters – what alternative financing models are appropriate for this ecosystem?

Published by Justin Norman on 30 January 2020

We wanted to deconstruct an African startup to better understand what funding models are appropriate.

The Flip: In pursuit of scale – the strategies of Africa-focused venture investors

Published by Justin Norman on 17 January 2020

VCs are looking for scale, but achieving scale in a complex and fragmented environment is excessively difficult. That doesn’t mean venture investing in African markets is irreconcilable.

Due Diligence

Due Diligence: The business case for investing in Africa’s women entrepreneurs

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 March 2020

Investor Lelemba Phiri explains why she is betting on Africa’s women.

Due Diligence: ‘As an investment destination, sub-Saharan Africa is a marathon, not a sprint’

Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 November 2019

We speak to Mobolaji Adeoye, founder and chief investment officer of Consonance Investment Managers.

Due Diligence: VC in Africa the opposite of Patagonia vests, Blue Bottle coffee and Burning Man

Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2019

Eghosa Omoigui, founder of EchoVC Partners, discusses his firm’s investment philosophy and the untapped opportunities for VC investors in Africa.

Due Diligence: Don’t get too distracted by Africa’s macro story, says investor

Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2019

‘Overall, the investment opportunity is becoming more complex with African economies.’

Profit-making idea

Profit-making idea: Unlock value through platforms

Published by Staff Writer on 17 February 2020

Platforms connect diverse parties.

Profit-making idea: Cassava processing offers unexploited potential

Published by Staff Writer on 16 January 2020

Africa is rich with raw untapped opportunities in agricultural value addition.

Africa: 14 business ideas with strong profit potential

Published by Staff Writer on 26 November 2019

A selection of business opportunities in Africa that have come across our desk.

Profit-making idea: An efficient maintenance repair operations (MRO) industry

Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 November 2019

Africa doesn’t produce many of the inputs needed to manufacture at scale.

Views from the ground

Want to make money with consumer goods in northern Nigeria? Here’s what you need to know

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2020

Insight into the northern Nigerian market, the available business opportunities and what it takes for consumer goods companies to be successful in this region.

Africa: crisis a once in a decade opportunity

Published by Rob Eloff on 30 March 2020

A crisis is a catalyst, writes Lateral Capital’s Rob Eloff.

Kesaven Moothoosamy: Possible effects of COVID-19 on the real estate sector in Mauritius

Published by Kesaven Moothoosamy on 23 March 2020

‘While the contagion on the tourism industry in Mauritius is tangible, this is only the tip of the iceberg.’

NJ: Ayuk: Underneath Coronavirus panic lies opportunity for African oil producers

Published by NJ Ayuk on 13 March 2020

‘If 2020 is showing itself challenging for African energy, 2021 will be a year of opportunity.’

Meet the Boss

Meet the Boss: Ahmed Mohamed Yusuf, CEO, Hormuud Telecom (Somalia)

Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 March 2020

‘Jogging in the evenings through the streets of Mogadishu helps me relax.’

Meet the Boss: James Claude, CEO, Global Voice Group

Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2019

An interview with James Claude, CEO of Global Voice Group.

Meet the Boss: Mansoor Hamayun, CEO, BBOXX

Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 November 2019

Mansoor Hamayun, CEO of pay-as-you-go solar power company BBOXX, answers our questions.

Meet the Boss: Eran Feinstein, CEO, DPO Group

Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 September 2019

‘I need to know that the people I work with have handled failure and bounced back.’

Startup snapshot

Startup snapshot: MortgageMe believes South Africa’s home loan industry is ripe for disruption

Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2020

MortgageMe is a fully automated home loan aggregation platform, based in South Africa. Director Andrea Tucker answers our questions.

Startup snapshot: Online B2B food marketplace connecting importers and exporters

Published by Staff Writer on 17 January 2020

eFoods Trade is an online African B2B marketplace, launched in June 2017. Uganda-based founder Ian Sendagala answers our questions.

Startup snapshot: Online fashion store Doeks & Prints focuses on African designs

Published by Staff Writer on 23 October 2019

Doeks & Prints is an online fashion store, based in South Africa.
Entrepreneurs in the Cape Town township of Khayelitsha are finding it difficult to expand their businesses.

Startup snapshot: Delivering affordable groceries to South Africa’s townships

Published by Staff Writer on 24 September 2019

Yebo Fresh is a Cape Town-based startup that delivers fresh, frozen and dry groceries to township communities.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in March

Published by Staff Writer on 2 April 2020

A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in March 2020.

Coronavirus will hit African economies hard

Published by Richard Li on 12 March 2020

The global economic outlook is looking grim and this is indeed not good news for the African continent.

Unpacking Nigeria as an investment market

Published by Randolph Oosthuizen on 12 March 2020

Old Mutual portfolio manager shares his thoughts on the Nigerian market.

Egypt: An investment case for global companies

Published by Cavan Osborne on 3 March 2020

Unpacking investment opportunities in Egypt.

Nurmara Daily Brief

Time for another round of debt relief?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 March 2020

African finance ministers, along with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, have called for a suspension of debt service interest payments for the world’s poorest countries.

Is Africa ready for a recession?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 20 March 2020

Africa and the Middle East expected to see a 13% economic contraction in the coming months.

Last orders for the ‘Amazon of Africa’?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 29 November 2019

Africa-focused e-commerce startup Jumia on Thursday announced that it has closed its delivery service in Tanzania.
Ethiopian Airlines will later this year become the third African airline to join the Star Alliance network.

Is Ethiopia ready for democracy?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 28 November 2019

Ethiopia is facing a true test of democracy.

DHL in Africa

DHL helps deliver high-speed thrills with Red Bull Cape Town Circuit 2019

Published by Staff Writer on 22 May 2019

E-commerce: Sometimes what you don’t sell is as important as what you do

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2019

Secrets of the spare time startups

Published by Russell Simmons on 13 May 2019

Nine things you need to know about selling on social media

Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2019

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