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The Ugandan who left his advertising job for passion fruit farming

Due Diligence: CEO sees opportunity in infrastructure and agri-processing

The journey so far: Ivan Mbowa, CEO, Umati Capital

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How Chris Folayan connected retailers with Africa’s consumers

Profit-making idea: Tapping into Kenya’s affordable housing market

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How companies are playing in the changing technology landscape

Entrepreneur Mogau Seshoene wants to grow traditional South African food empire

Social entrepreneurship a tool that can help African development

Entrepreneur Watch

Eric Kaduru: The Ugandan who left his advertising job for passion fruit farming

Published by Shu Zhang on 20 April 2018

Kaduru had grown weary of the early-morning traffic and day-to-day struggle in Kampala, and was ready to try something new.

Ghanaian entrepreneur finds reward in people’s busy lives

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 12 April 2018

How Patience Maame Mensah is capitalising on a gap in the Ghanaian home-care market.

Interview: The woman behind Malawi’s first tech hub

Published by Eunice Baguma Ball on 10 April 2018

Rachel Sibande started mHub with no capital and only bits of donated furniture.

Entrepreneur Mogau Seshoene wants to grow traditional South African food empire

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 3 April 2018

Mogau Seshoene sees untapped opportunity in traditional food.

The journey so far

The journey so far: Ivan Mbowa, CEO, Umati Capital

Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 April 2018

‘The best business opportunities are those that address significant and untapped consumer demand.’

The journey so far: Trevor Gosling, CEO, Lulalend

Published by Justin Probyn on 12 April 2018

‘Don’t be afraid to eat dirt and get uncomfortable for a couple years because the pain will all be worth it.’

The journey so far: Deepa Dosaja, CEO, Deepa Dosaja

Published by Justin Probyn on 5 April 2018

‘The conventional business idea that one must hire people with numerous degrees and higher-level education is one that I feel is outdated.’

The journey so far: Dorothy Ghettuba, CEO, Spielworks Media

Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 March 2018

‘Entrepreneurship is a long game.’

Profit-making idea

Profit-making idea: Tapping into Kenya’s affordable housing market

Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 April 2018

Affordable housing options have not caught up with the rate of population growth and urban migration.

Profit-making idea: Technology could transform education sector

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 March 2018

In many African countries, the education system is noticeably not as good as it could be.

Profit-making idea: Capitalise on Africa’s consumer internet potential

Published by Justin Probyn on 23 January 2018

Issues around scaling a product or platform across the continent remain.

Profit-making idea: Opportunity to make processing and packaging equipment

Published by Justin Probyn on 5 January 2018

African companies should learn from equipment manufacturers in Asia.

Opinion

Shakir Akorede: How a single market would transform Africa’s economy

Published by Shakir Akorede on 20 April 2018

Entrepreneur on Africa’s new path towards a single continental market.

Adisa Amanor-Wilks: Social entrepreneurship an amazing tool that can help African development

Published by Adisa Amanor-Wilks on 12 April 2018

Founder of communications agency talks entrepreneurship.

Marubini Raphulu: The inevitability of renewable energy and how South Africa will benefit

Published by Marubini Raphulu on 5 April 2018

Hulisani CEO talks renewable energy.

Caroline Kende-Robb: These are the eight reasons why 2018 could be Africa’s year

Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 18 March 2018

Nearly a third of African economies will grow by around 5%, says chief advisor at the Education Commission.

Meet the Boss

Meet the Boss: Adjoa Boateng, regional director, MicroEnsure Ghana

Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2017

Micro-insurance boss shares what keeps her awake at night.

Meet the Boss: Amsalu Alemayehu, CEO, Wasasa Microfinance (Ethiopia)

Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2017

‘I don’t relax much.’

Meet the Boss: Stanley Munyao, CEO, Musoni Kenya

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 14 September 2017

‘I set a target for myself to be a CEO in 10 years and I have been able to achieve that despite slight barriers.’

Meet the Boss: Stephen Smithyman, CEO, Kanu Equipment

Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 September 2017

‘If you try and see all the obstacles ahead of you, you will never start – so just start.’

Startup snapshot

Startup snapshot: Somaliland delivery business on what it would do with a $1m investment

Published by Justin Probyn on 18 April 2018

Gulivery provides third-party delivery services for restaurants, grocers, shops and e-commerce companies.

Startup snapshot: Edtech company helping Africa turn the page

Published by Justin Probyn on 6 April 2018

‘It’s important to be market-led and to adapt to its shifting needs on a regular basis,’ says Snapplify CEO.

Startup snapshot: Making it easy for tourists to discover South Africa’s townships

Published by Justin Probyn on 8 February 2018

The platform lists all types of township business, from restaurants to museums.

Startup snapshot: Electric bicycles powered by the Namibian sun

Published by Justin Probyn on 4 January 2018

SunCycles produces solar-powered electric bicycles and scooters, among other things.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Expat packages in Africa no longer what they used to be

Published by Staff Writer on 20 April 2018

International execs should not expect to arrive in a business backwater.

Smart Lagos: Status, prospects and opportunities

Published by Rafiq Raji on 18 April 2018

‘A smart city is a destination where hard and soft infrastructures are integrated with technology and securely connected together.’

Investment trip: Nigeria on the rise, but structural challenges remain

Published by Randolph Oosthuizen on 17 April 2018

At best, it’s a fragile recovery, exacerbated by inflation, which remains stubbornly high.

Investing in Africa’s future champions

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2018

What you need to know about backing startups in Africa.

DHL in Africa

How companies are playing in the changing technology landscape

Published by Jonathan Ward on 20 April 2018

It’s in the bag: A story of upcycling, fashion and persistence

Published by Staff Writer on 3 April 2018

Kenyan blogger finds e-commerce success with beauty products

Published by Staff Writer on 28 March 2018

DHL announces its latest addition to its aircraft fleet family in Southern Africa, a Boeing 737- 400F

Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2018

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Morocco driving North Africa’s private equity ecosystem

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UCT ahead of the curve with new fintech short course for business

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