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Maramoja Transport in Kenya: Keeping the giants at bay

Six tips for African entrepreneurs and companies on raising capital

The journey so far: Michael Femi Simeon, CEO, VoguePay

PARTNER CONTENT: Standard Bank

The Africa-China opportunity: Africa set to awaken the roar of the dragon

Profit-making idea: Educating children through computer games

PARTNER CONTENT: DHL

How to market your business more effectively

A university for leadership: Patrick Awuah’s vision for Africa’s future

Venture capital in Africa – the long-term opportunity for investors

Entrepreneur Watch

A good idea comes to fruition

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 17 September 2018

Afie Braimoh-Giwa sees untapped opportunity in Nigeria’s dried fruit industry.

A university for leadership: Patrick Awuah’s vision for Africa’s future

Published by Mark Byron with Robert Joseph Ahola on 10 September 2018

in 2002 Patrick Awuah left his job at Microsoft, where he earned millions as programme manager, to set up Ashesi University, to educate young Africans.

Maramoja Transport in Kenya: Keeping the giants at bay

Published by Vince Matinde on 3 September 2018

Jason Eisen on the ups and downs of the taxi industry in Kenya.

Libyan food delivery service looks to serve up gender equality

Published by Lee Mannion on 27 August 2018

Fatima Nasser’s new business had barely got off the ground when she was accused of being a foreign spy for giving women employment opportunities in Libya.

#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: Michael Femi Simeon, CEO, VoguePay

Published by Justin Probyn on 13 September 2018

‘If I take a decision on something, I have to make sure it is equitable.’

The journey so far: Frederik Obasi, MD, Colour Me Digital

Published by Justin Probyn on 6 September 2018

‘I think there’s something special about taking your time and crafting your company like a piece of artwork.’

The journey so far: Timothy Chambers, MD, InspiraFarms

Published by Justin Probyn on 30 August 2018

‘Being persistent is critical to getting the job done.’

The journey so far: Hasnain Noorani, founder and group CEO, PrideGROUP

Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 August 2018

‘I just can’t stop myself from saying, “Yes, I can do this”. While it is a strength, it is also a weakness.’

Due Diligence

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.

Due Diligence: ‘Out of 26 investments, we’ve only lost money on one deal’

Published by Michael Avery on 14 May 2018

Medu Capital co-founder Nhlanganiso Mkwanazi says private equity is not as glamorous as it looks.

Profit-making idea

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.’

Profit-making idea: Open up cross-border e-commerce and delivery

Published by Justin Probyn on 8 August 2018

Bridging the gap with cross-border e-commerce.

Opinion

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.

Andrea Traversone: Venture capital in Africa – the long-term opportunity for investors

Published by Andrea Traversone on 5 September 2018

It is a question of balancing the risks with the undoubted long-term opportunities, says investor at Amadeus Capital Partners.

Mthuli Ncube: A Zimbabwe national venture capital fund?

Published by Mthuli Ncube on 3 September 2018

Zimbabwe needs to develop sources of equity funding, real ‘patient capital’, says former chief economist of AfDB.

Francois Gamet: What to expect from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation

Published by Francois Gamet on 3 September 2018

Eighteen years after the first FOCAC, China has become Africa’s largest trading partner and a significant source of capital, says Standard Bank head.

Meet the Boss

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.’

Meet the Boss: Trevor Ncube, chairman, Alpha Media Holdings

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 July 2018

‘Many people think that l have a say in what gets published in our newspapers.’

Startup snapshot

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.

Startup snapshot: Tanzanian company sees opportunity in waste management

Published by Justin Probyn on 21 August 2018

Phenix Recycling connects innovative startups using waste as a resource with businesses that are struggling to responsibly manage their trash.

Startup snapshot: Generate returns from farming without leaving your home

Published by Justin Probyn on 8 August 2018

Ghanaian company enables users to earn money from owning farms without having to do any of the hard work that agriculture entails.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Investment in renewable energy sector continues to power forward

Published by Staff Writer on 13 September 2018

Africa’s grid-connected electricity deficit coupled with its wealth of renewable resources, like sunshine, make it an attractive destination for energy investors.

Could Rwanda become Africa’s healthcare leader?

Published by Elissa Prichep and Alline Akintore Kabbatende on 11 September 2018

Rwanda is taking a long-term view of its healthcare system and building the foundations for a precision medicine approach to patient care.

Unpacking South Korea’s engagement with Africa

Published by Otavio Veras on 6 September 2018

Hyundai Motors, LG Electronics, Samsung and Posco Steel are only a few examples of South Korean companies expanding in the African market.

Japan’s engagement with Africa shows a long-term commitment to the continent

Published by Otavio Veras on 23 August 2018

Japan’s strategy on Africa appears to be more holistic than that of China.

DHL in Africa

How to market your business more effectively

Published by Staff Writer on 11 September 2018

How to make sure Christmas arrives on time

Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2018

10 ways to help consumers trust your e-commerce brand

Published by Staff Writer on 13 August 2018

The 22 golden rules of e-commerce

Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2018

Press Office

UCT GSB

The race for relevance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is on

Djembe Communications

AIF’s top 10 nominees announced for the prestigious $185,000 Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 awards

Africa CEO Forum

In 2019 the Africa CEO Forum will be held in Kigali

China Homelife and China Machinex

Four reasons why you need to be at China Homelife and China Machinex this year

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