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Agri-entrepreneur dances to his own rhythm in Ghana

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The journey so far: Harry Hare, executive director, DEMO Africa

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Standard Bank scoops excellence awards in Nigeria and Uganda

Profit-making idea: Financing who the banks won’t

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DHL Express awarded most Top Employer certifications in Africa

Cameroon gaming startup trains new generation of business superheroes

Investing in Africa for the long haul – a case for investors post Brexit

Entrepreneur Watch

Cameroon gaming startup trains new generation of business superheroes

Published by Inna Lazareva on 15 October 2018

‘It’s not only a job – you are building a legacy.’

Agri-entrepreneur dances to his own rhythm in Ghana

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 8 October 2018

Taking a closer look at the story of David Asiamah, founder of Ghana’s Agro Mindset.

Rwanda: Turning beetroot into wine

Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 1 October 2018

Assumpta Uwamariya sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s wine industry.

Mobilising Kenya’s public transport

Published by Vince Matinde on 25 September 2018

How Mary Mwangi capitalised on a gap in Kenya’s mobile payments market.

#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.

The journey so far

The journey so far: Harry Hare, executive director, DEMO Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 18 October 2018

‘Entrepreneurship is a way of life.’

The journey so far: Hilda Moraa, CEO, Pezesha

Published by Justin Probyn on 11 October 2018

‘Being profitable gives you a degree of freedom.’

The journey so far: Katlego Maphai, co-founder and CEO, Yoco

Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2018

‘There’s a great deal of personal sacrifice as you’re building something up. It takes all of you.’

The journey so far: Mary Mwangi, CEO, Data Integrated

Published by Justin Probyn on 20 September 2018

‘Partnerships and networks are tough but necessary to get ahead.’

Due Diligence

Due Diligence: ‘Investing in Africa cannot be done from New York or London’

Published by Michael Avery on 13 October 2018

Tidjane Deme, who co-leads the Partech Africa Fund, talks about his investment philosophy and the continent’s untapped opportunities.

Due Diligence: Talking clean energy investment in Africa with Inspired Evolution managing partner

Published by Michael Avery on 29 August 2018

Inspired Evolution’s Christopher Clarke on doing renewable power deals in Africa.

Due Diligence: Alta Semper identifies untapped formal retail potential in Nigeria and Ethiopia

Published by Michael Avery on 3 August 2018

‘Nigeria and Ethiopia are Africa’s most populous nations and have two of the lowest penetrations of formal retail in Africa,’ says Alta Semper CEO Afsane Jetha.

Due Diligence: RMB Corvest on how it approaches private equity investments

Published by Michael Avery on 18 June 2018

‘We don’t try and run the business but rather back the incumbent management team,’ says RMB Corvest’s Genevieve Alberts.

Profit-making idea

Profit-making idea: Financing who the banks won’t

Published by Justin Probyn on 10 October 2018

‘Most financial institutions deny poor people access to loans, due to a lack of equity.’

Profit-making idea: Educating children through computer games

Published by Justin Probyn on 13 September 2018

‘I believe strongly that there’s huge demand for products that teach young kids the basics of programming through play.’

Profit-making idea: Garbage disposal could be the next big thing in Africa

Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 August 2018

It’s not a dirty business.

Profit-making idea: Outsourcing technicians to rural areas

Published by Justin Probyn on 22 August 2018

‘East Africa doesn’t lack in creativity and ingenuity in its technicians, but it does in formal skills.’

Opinion

Tony Burkson: Investing in Africa for the long haul – a case for investors post Brexit

Published by Tony Burkson on 16 October 2018

UK businesses are fully aware they need to forge new partnerships overseas – with Africa viewed as an ideal trading partner, writes CEO of UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce.

Hani Salem Sonbol: Supporting a green economy in Africa through international trade

Published by Hani Salem Sonbol on 1 October 2018

ITFC CEO explains how Islamic trade finance can complement African agriculture.

Rahul Ghosh: How Singapore companies can support Africa’s e-commerce boom

Published by Rahul Ghosh on 28 September 2018

The race to get a slice of Africa’s digital pie is intensifying, writes regional group director of Enterprise Singapore.

Antonio Pedro: Five roots to Central Africa’s industrialisation

Published by Antonio Pedro and Julian Slotman on 17 September 2018

Current investment levels in Central Africa fall short of what is needed for industrialisation to take place, says ECA director.

Meet the Boss

Meet the Boss: Jurie Swart, CEO, African Infrastructure Investment Managers

Published by Justin Probyn on 13 October 2018

‘I had to carve out my own path from a young age and learn very quickly to be amiable and get on well with others.’

Meet the Boss: Paul Boynton, CEO, Old Mutual Alternative Investments

Published by Justin Probyn on 11 September 2018

‘Never pursue a career because of the commercial prospects but focus on something you find innately interesting.’

Meet the Boss: Mohamed Dabbour, head of Africa, Millicom

Published by Justin Probyn on 14 August 2018

‘CEOs don’t always have the answer at our fingertips. Nonetheless, our job is to be able to find the answer.’

Meet the Boss: Brandon Bekker, MD for Africa and Middle East, Mimecast

Published by Justin Probyn on 1 August 2018

‘There are no specified working hours in my role. It’s definitely not an eight-to-five gig.’

Startup snapshot

Startup snapshot: ‘Collaboration is the new innovation,’ says Zimbabwean incubator CEO

Published by Justin Probyn on 11 October 2018

B2C Coworking is a Zimbabwean business accelerator, incubator and coworking space.

Startup snapshot: Platform for issuing and trading commodities on the blockchain

Published by Justin Probyn on 28 September 2018

Binkabi is a decentralised commodities trading network for farmers and consumers in emerging markets.

Startup snapshot: Opportunity and risk in Africa’s untapped insurance industry

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 September 2018

Inclusivity Solutions delivers insurance products through digital channels in Cotê d’Ivoire, Rwanda and Kenya.

Startup snapshot: Nigeria’s Paystack wants to modernise payments, and they’ve raised $10m to do it

Published by Justin Probyn on 4 September 2018

The startup has received funding from big names like Visa, Y Combinator, and Tencent, among others.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Venture capital investors making big bets on African fintech

Published by Staff Writer on 19 October 2018

In more advanced economies, fintech is often seen as a disruptor of the traditional financial sector, but in African countries it is bridging gaps that have not yet been addressed by the banking industry.

Here’s why the tech sector could be the next target for Chinese investment in Africa

Published by Stephany Zoo on 16 October 2018

While Africa may be behind China in terms of R&D and innovation, it makes up for it with a rapidly growing population and an increasingly educated middle class that will begin to demand technological advancements.

Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines

Published by Vuyo Mjimba on 16 October 2018

This approach served countries such as the US and Norway where they gave rise to globally competitive manufacturing and services industries serving the mining and oil industries.

Mobile money transfers have taken off in Somalia. But there are risks

Published by Victor Odundo Owuor on 16 October 2018

Transfers in Somalia are predominantly available in US dollars, which isn’t healthy for the country’s economy.

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DHL Express awarded most Top Employer certifications in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 9 October 2018

The future of logistics depends on four key elements

Published by Staff Writer on 28 September 2018

Upscaling too fast? Here are some tips to help you stay in control

Published by Staff Writer on 24 September 2018

How to market your business more effectively

Published by Staff Writer on 11 September 2018

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Yusuf Karodia: Securing a brighter future for South African students

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Ampersand begins e-mobility trial in Rwanda

UCT GSB

How to future proof a career in finance

The Anzisha Prize

LIVE STREAM: Anzisha Prize pitch competition and Gala evening ft. keynote by Sim Shagaya

Published by Staff Writer on 21 October 2018

Don’t be a jobseeker: Anzisha Prize fellows role model how you can create them for others

Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 October 2018

Mastercard Foundation and the African Leadership Academy welcome the 2018 Anzisha Prize finalists

Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2018

North Africa’s young entrepreneurs hoping for a share of $100,000

Published by Staff Writer on 29 April 2016

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