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The ins and outs of running an online jobs platform in Nigeria

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Entrepreneur Watch

CEO reflects on his journey of building a digital insurance business in Africa

Published by Nelly Murungi on 5 August 2020

Jeremy Leach is the founder and CEO of Inclusivity Solutions, a company which designs, builds and operates digital insurance products.

Entrepreneur sees opportunity for childcare-related e-commerce and information

Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 August 2020

Bliss Group seeks a slice of an estimated $7 billion market in Kenya and Nigeria.

Nigerian Uber-for-trucks company Kobo360 not such a crazy idea after all

Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 July 2020

CEO and co-founder of Goldman Sachs-backed Kobo360 explains how he turned Nigeria’s logistics challenges into a thriving business.

Five entrepreneurs who’ve spotted opportunities in Africa’s food industry

Published by Staff Writer on 21 July 2020

The continent’s population of over 1.3 billion is rapidly urbanising, which is boosting demand for processed and packaged foods.

Profit-making idea

Profit-making idea: The time for telemedicine has arrived in Kenya

Published by Jeanette Clark on 31 July 2020

Previously sceptical consumers are suddenly embracing technology when it comes to healthcare.

Profit-making idea: Cold chain solutions in East Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2020

Cold-storage is underdeveloped in many sub-Saharan African countries.

Profit-making idea: Dried tropical fruit from Uganda, for the world

Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 July 2020

The European market for dried tropical fruit is expected to show stable growth of 5% to 6% in volume annually, driven by demand for healthier snacking options.

Profit-making idea: Industrialisation of cassava one of Africa’s biggest opportunities

Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 July 2020

Cassava roots can be processed into a variety of products, including cassava flour, starch, ethanol and glucose syrup.

Views from the ground

Shoprite runs out of road in Nigeria

Published by Dianna Games on 6 August 2020

The announcement by Africa’s biggest grocery retailer Shoprite that it would be stepping back from the Nigerian market, led to what one commentator called “an earthquake” in Nigerian retail.

Why Africa should embrace private sector higher education

Published by Hichem Omezzine on 29 June 2020

At a crossroads, the continent has an opportunity to boost education provision by embracing bold and ambitious private sector solutions.

What’s the future of online higher education in Africa?

Published by Katharina Neureiter on 25 June 2020

Africa has the world’s fastest-growing youth population. Yet, there is a stark undersupply of quality, affordable higher education across the continent.

Investing in African logistics: Unpacking the opportunities

Published by Aubrey Hruby and Aubrey Rugo on 9 June 2020

So far, companies have largely failed to tap sub-Saharan Africa’s e-commerce potential, owing to logistical challenges and inefficiencies.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

The ins and outs of running an online jobs platform in Nigeria

Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 August 2020

Jobberman Nigeria CEO Hilda Kragha discusses the company’s revenue model and explains why LinkedIn is not giving her sleepless nights.

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in July

Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2020

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

Avocado – the rising start of Tanzanian horticulture

Published by Africa Renewal on 16 July 2020

While only some seven years ago domestic production was close to zero, the crop has now become a key export for Tanzania.

How Eat’N’Go made pizza a favourite meal in Nigeria

Published by David I. Adeleke on 14 July 2020

Before Eat’N’Go opened up shop in Nigeria with the Domino’s brand, pizza was still largely a foreign concept.

HWMIIA Classics

Seven Chinese companies which have made it in Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 August 2017

Africa-based Chinese enterprises are making respectable profits.

Doing business in rural Africa: Strategies for success

Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 17 July 2017

Taking advantage of the business opportunities offered by Africa’s rural communities is a long-term, resource-intensive exercise requiring a highly-focused approach.

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.

Startup snapshot

Talking business with the founder of Kenyan online insurance marketplace

Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 August 2020

Bismart is a Kenya-based insurance aggregator, allowing its users to compare and buy various insurance products from multiple companies.

Zambian company spots opportunity for locally-made spices and pastes

Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 July 2020

Sage Valley is a Zambian company which produces spices and pastes from locally sourced ingredients.

Ugandan real fruit ice lolly business has ambitious expansion plans

Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 July 2020

Krystal Ice is a Ugandan company that makes frozen snacks from real fruit. The business was started in 2017. Founder Linnet Akol (43) answers our questions. 

Planet42: Cars for those who can’t get a traditional vehicle loan

Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 July 2020

South African company Planet42 buys used cars from dealerships which it then rents out to its customers, mainly the underbanked.

Due Diligence

Due Diligence: Doing deals in Ethiopia – investor shares lessons learnt

Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 June 2020

Saad Aouad, chief investment officer of 54 Capital, talks about the investment lessons he has learnt and the unexploited opportunities in Ethiopia.

Due Diligence: Never buy into hockey-stick growth projections in Africa, says TLG Capital CEO

Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2020

Zain Latif reveals what he has learnt about investing in Africa and how he is approaching the Covid-19 crisis.

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.

The Flip

The Flip podcast: Co-building the future – high-touch venture investing

Published by Justin Norman on 30 July 2020

This episode explores high-touch venture investing models – in particular, venture development and talent investing, as well as peer-selected investment.

Covid-19: What lessons can we learn from entrepreneurs who’ve survived similar crises?

Published by Justin Norman on 2 May 2020

What lessons can we learn from those who have lived, survived or even thrived through somewhat similar circumstances as Covid-19 in the past?

The Flip: A conversation with Rebecca Enonchong

Published by Justin Norman on 21 February 2020

A long conversation on all things entrepreneurship in Africa.

Cities on the move

City on the move: Lokoja, Nigeria

Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 July 2020

Entrepreneur Obi Ozor believes the capital of Kogi State could become a major economic hub.

City on the move: Northern Uganda’s cities and towns

Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 July 2020

“If someone would like to invest in northern Uganda, in the villages, there are a lot of incentives on offer. Especially if you are doing value addition through agro-processing,” says businesswoman Julian Omalla.

City on the move: Sikasso, Mali

Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 July 2020

Sikasso is Mali’s second-largest city and in a region where the climate provides ideal conditions for crops such as mangoes.

City on the move: Mutare, Zimbabwe

Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 June 2020

For entrepreneurs with the required risk appetite, a good plan to find a local partner and a long-term view, the city of Mutare on the eastern border of Zimbabwe could provide many business opportunities.

Coping with Covid-19

Somali livestock traders count losses after drastic downscaling of hajj due to Covid-19

Published by Mohammed Yusuf on 31 July 2020

Somalia’s livestock industry has been reeling since Saudi Arabia drastically downscaled the hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, because of Covid-19.

No excuses: Ghanaians push exercise during pandemic

Published by Stacey Knott on 10 July 2020

Gyms and personal trainers have switched to online exercise classes.

Covid-19 and the oil price slump in Africa: which countries will fare better?

Published by Oxford Business Group on 6 July 2020

In Africa, the twin challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent drop in oil prices are affecting countries in different ways.

‘Human beings are social animals’: Why restaurants and events will bounce back

Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 May 2020

Investor Natalie Kolbe explains why she is bullish on social events but not so much business travel.

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