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Developing affordable housing in Kenya: Businessman on lessons learnt

Scramble for Africa 2.0

The journey so far: Sailesh Savani, CEO, CompuLynx

Due Diligence: ‘A good company doesn’t necessarily mean a good deal’

Rwandan industrialist always hunting for the next big business idea

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Connectedness index: Mauritius is sub-Saharan Africa’s most connected country

Profit-making idea: Add value to Ethiopia’s local commodities … and then export

Itumeleng Mukhovha: Investing in Africa – an outlook on Nigeria and Ethiopia

Entrepreneur Watch

Setting architecture trends in Ghana one building at a time

Published by Erla Rabe on 20 April 2019

ArchXenus, the first women-led architecture firm in Ghana, excels at creating inclusive spaces. Founder Nana Akua Birmeh, lets the buildings speak for themselves.

Tanzanian food entrepreneur understands the value of branding

Published by Erla Rabe on 15 April 2019

Providing consistent high-quality products, packaging and branding led to success for Jennifer Bash, Tanzanian-based CEO of Alaska Tanzania.

Developing affordable housing in Kenya: Businessman on lessons learnt

Published by Vince Matinde on 8 April 2019

Karibu Homes understands the business case of providing homes to the lower-end of the market.

Rwandan industrialist always hunting for the next big business idea

Published by Erla Rabe on 2 April 2019

‘You can never be too young to make money. Age is just a number when it comes to business.’

The journey so far

The journey so far: Constance Swaniker, CEO, Accents & Art

Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 April 2019

‘The entrepreneurship journey is not for the faint-hearted.’

The journey so far: Martin Kiarie, CEO, Bean Interactive

Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 April 2019

‘When you focus on value creation and being true to your [business’s] vision, your ‘competition’ becomes your ability to execute what the market needs.’

The journey so far: Sailesh Savani, CEO, CompuLynx

Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 March 2019

‘Be open to hiring people who are smarter than you.’

The journey so far: Elo Umeh, CEO, Terragon Group

Published by Justin Probyn on 7 March 2019

‘Money follows vision – and not the other way around.’

Due Diligence

Due Diligence: ‘A good company doesn’t necessarily mean a good deal’

Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 April 2019

Interview with Albert Alsina, CEO and founder of private equity firm Mediterrania Capital Partners.

Due Diligence: Spotting opportunity in Africa’s frontier economies

Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 March 2019

An interview with Sebastien Boye, chief investment officer at Investisseurs & Partenaires.

Due Diligence: ‘This is Africa’ not an excuse for underperformance

Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 February 2019

Mbuyu Capital Partners’ Michiel Timmerman tells us about his firm’s investment philosophy, Africa’s untapped opportunities and the biggest misconception about his job.

Due Diligence: AfricInvest fund head shares why he shies away from turnarounds

Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 January 2019

Brahim El Jaî shares some of the investment lessons he’s learnt, discusses why he is no fan of turnaround investments, and reveals the one deal he wishes he invested in.

Profit-making idea

Profit-making idea: Add value to Ethiopia’s local commodities … and then export

Published by Staff Writer on 3 April 2019

Which sectors provide the best opportunities for investors in Ethiopia?

Profit-making idea: Corporate-backed education

Published by Staff Writer on 19 March 2019

‘The narrow self-interests of big corporations can be served by investing more strategically in educational outcomes that drive their own business.’

Profit-making idea: Automating event planning

Published by Justin Probyn on 30 January 2019

‘I see international companies coming into this space, but they all do only a of piece of the story.’

Profit-making idea: Banqueting in a box

Published by Justin Probyn on 23 January 2019

‘Africans love to party, but cannot keep time or provide reliable services – at least that is the case in Cameroon.’

Opinion

David Haglund: Opportunities in the next ‘emerging’ emerging market

Published by David Haglund on 24 April 2019

Africa is often an overlooked part of the emerging-market story, explains Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity portfolio manager.

Ali Manzoor: Africa’s growing hospitality industry

Published by Ali Manzoor on 11 April 2019

From luxury safari camps, to island retreats to conference hotels, the hospitality sector in Africa is booming, writes Knight Frank’s Ali Manzoor.

Michelle Kathryn Essomé: Local investors key to closing Africa’s financing gap

Published by Michelle Essomé on 3 April 2019

African pension funds have a vast pool of cash that can play a pivotal role in supporting the continents private equity and venture capital ecosystem, writes Michelle Kathryn Essomé.

Itumeleng Mukhovha: Investing in Africa – an outlook on Nigeria and Ethiopia

Published by Itumeleng Mukhovha on 2 April 2019

The desperate search for growth, yield and solvency has led investors to pay more attention to emerging markets in Africa, writes Baker McKenzie’s Itumeleng Mukhovha.

Meet the Boss

Meet the Boss: Michelle Olckers, Co-CEO, Mazars South Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 April 2019

‘Opportunities follow positivity.’

Meet the Boss: Phathizwe Malinga, managing director, SqwidNet

Published by Justin Probyn on 14 March 2019

‘The workplace professional is no different to the sports professional. Practice a lot.’

Meet the Boss: Peter Tshiguvho, CEO, Metropolitan Retail

Published by Justin Probyn on 26 February 2019

When I see someone like Elon Musk, who is influencing the whole world despite where he comes from, I say to myself, ‘Why can’t I do exactly the same, regardless of where I grew up?’

Meet the Boss: Joseph Hundah, president and CEO, Econet Media Group

Published by Justin Probyn on 11 February 2019

‘Work harder than those around you. They may outsmart you, but they must never outwork you.’

Startup snapshot

Startup snapshot: Innovative solution to reuse greywater

Published by Staff Writer on 16 March 2019

Interview with green tech pioneer.

Startup snapshot: From smoke alarms to water filters – cutting edge products for the Nigerian market

Published by Justin Probyn on 6 March 2019

Founded by Nigerian designers, the Nupe Project develops problem-solving products for the African market.

Startup snapshot: Allowing African artists to sidestep the gallery curator

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 February 2019

Wezart is an art marketplace that helps local African artists sell to the rest of the world.

Startup snapshot: Changing the way people live in Lagos

Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2019

Nigeria-based Spleet’s mission is to change the way people live together and re-define the future of urban shared-living for working professionals, millennials and digital nomads.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Africa’s megacities a magnet for investors

Published by Finbarr Toesland on 23 April 2019

Megacities, cities with a population of at least 10 million, are sprouting everywhere in Africa.

Scramble for Africa 2.0

Published by Justin Eng and Taimur Khan on 16 April 2019

China and the Gulf States are pumping billions of dollars into Africa.

Tapping into digital technology platforms to boost farming productivity in Africa

Published by Johan Burger on 15 April 2019

Technology is making it easier to get involved in the various sub-sectors of the agriculture industry.

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa remains below 3%, three years after crisis

Published by Staff Writer on 10 April 2019

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa has been downgraded to 2.3% for 2018.

#HWMIIA Podcast

#HWMIIA Podcast: Trevor Gosling talks fintech, and how he sold his previous venture to Naspers

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2018

Trevor Gosling on his early career in investment banking, launching and selling his ecommerce business, and how he grew Lulalend into the company it is today.

#HWMIIA Podcast: Samuel Gikandi on building a pan-African tech company

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2018

Samuel Gikandi is the CEO and co-founder of Africa’s Talking, a Kenya-based mobile technology company.

DHL in Africa

The 5G race has started – what now?

Published by Jonathan Ward on 23 April 2019

DHL brings over 200 global online stores to African consumers

Published by Staff Writer on 11 April 2019

The ups and downs of China’s Belt and Road

Published by Wade Shepard on 5 April 2019

E-commerce: Is your business ready to go global?

Published by Staff Writer on 1 April 2019

Press Office

Telkom Kenya

Telkom sets up fibre loop for Mombasa in network expansion

Africa CEO Forum

President of Ethiopia to participate in the AFRICA CEO FORUM 2019

African Energy Chamber, Uncategorized

Oil & gas leaders unpack South Africa’s massive gas discovery

Africa CEO Forum

President of DRC to reveal his economic recovery plan at the AFRICA CEO FORUM

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