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Three nuggets of business advice from top Nigerian fintech entrepreneur

McKinsey: Seven ways how companies can pursue the African agricultural opportunity

The journey so far: Ola Brown, CEO, Flying Doctors Nigeria

PARTNER CONTENT: Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund

West Africa: Significant opportunities to commercialise agribusiness value chains

Gavin Moffat: Practical tips to ensure millennials thrive in your workplace

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

Profit-making idea: Automating event planning

Ronak Gopaldas: How can Africa increase FDI?

Entrepreneur Watch

Building a business empire one idea at a time: Akinwande Durojaye on his success

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 18 March 2019

Nigerian serial entrepreneur, Akinwande Durojaye, gives advice on how to build self-sufficient businesses without startup capital.

Gavin Moffat: Practical tips to ensure millennials thrive in your workplace

Published by Gavin Moffat on 11 March 2019

In this extract from his book, entrepreneur Gavin Moffat talks about a conscious approach to welcome millennials into your business team.

Three nuggets of business advice from top Nigerian fintech entrepreneur

Published by Staff Writer on 10 March 2019

Three lessons we can learn from Chijioke Dozie’s business journey.

Five successful African food entrepreneurs who are hungry for more

Published by Justin Probyn on 5 March 2019

With vast areas of untapped arable land and over a billion mouths to feed, Africa’s food industry holds immense potential.

The journey so far

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.’

The journey so far: Glenn Gillis, CEO, Sea Monster

Published by Justin Probyn on 28 February 2019

‘If you plan to succeed, you have to keep backing yourself.’

The journey so far: Walter Emiedafe, CEO, Sapient Vendors

Published by Justin Probyn on 21 February 2019

‘The variables working against your optimistic plans change on a daily basis and it is your duty as a leader to adapt constantly.’

The journey so far: Ola Brown, CEO, Flying Doctors Nigeria

Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2019

‘Leading is not really about being a boss. It is more about serving and helping people to grow and improve their skills.’

Due Diligence

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.

Due Diligence: Private equity investor reveals Africa’s untapped opportunities

Published by Michael Avery on 19 December 2018

Talking to Peter Baird, managing principal of Investec Asset Management’s Africa Private Equity unit.

Profit-making idea

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.’

Profit-making idea: Connecting professionals through a pan-African database

Published by Justin Probyn on 9 January 2019

Matching like-minded professionals using AI could be the key to doing business in Africa.

Profit-making idea: Playing in Africa’s e-sports arena

Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018

Moving into Africa’s e-sports space could be a rewarding venture into the continent’s growing digital space.

Opinion

Ronak Gopaldas: How can Africa increase FDI?

Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 7 March 2019

Ronak Gopaldas weighs in on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for businesses and policymakers on the African continent.

Mark Doumba: What chocolate and batteries can teach us about Globalisation 4.0

Published by Mark Doumba on 20 February 2019

Why is an investment in Hershey’s more profitable than an investment in concentrated upstream cocoa operations in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire? asks Mark Doumba.

Ben Leo: The fast-growing consumer potential of Africa’s secondary cities

Published by Ben Leo on 13 February 2019

Consumer-focused companies in Africa typically limit their focus to a handful of national capitals or major cities.

NJ Ayuk: 10 developments that will shape Africa’s energy sector in 2019

Published by NJ Ayuk on 22 January 2019

Executive chair of the Africa Energy Chamber on how Africa can further entrench itself as the world’s hottest oil and gas frontier in the coming year.

Meet the Boss

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.’

Meet the Boss: Colin Iles, MD, Absa Group Limited

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 January 2019

‘I’m not great at relaxing. My worst nightmare is being forced to experience a massage or sunbathe on the beach.’

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

McKinsey: Seven ways how companies can pursue the African agricultural opportunity

Published by McKinsey on 5 March 2019

While Africa’s agricultural potential is significant, unlocking it requires practical, on-the-ground effort and innovation.

RMB’s Where to Invest in Africa 2018/2019 report hones in on infrastructure

Published by Press Office on 1 March 2019

Where to Invest in Africa: Ranking of top 10 countries.

Africa Deal Roundup: 10 notable African private equity and VC investments in February

Published by Staff Writer on 1 March 2019

A selection of notable transactions which came across our desk.

Africa in 2019: What businesspeople need to look out for

Published by Martyn Davies on 17 February 2019

2019 is set to be the year of uncertain sentiment, most notably due to global trade tensions and protectionist strategies.

#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 world at its best: Companies need to step up to effect positive change

Published by Ken Allen on 16 March 2019

DHL renews partnership with Africa’s largest e-commerce event

Published by Staff Writer on 4 March 2019

Last mile delivery: Solutions for your business

Published by Staff Writer on 1 March 2019

Meet the Tanzanian inventor who knows how to bring ideas to life

Published by Tony Greenway on 22 February 2019

Press Office

OPIC

Q&A: OPIC Africa MD discusses the challenges faced by SMEs

Africa CEO Forum

The AFRICA CEO FORUM: A catalyst for gender parity in business

Polyoak Packaging

Consumers in Africa becoming more sophisticated regarding their packaging expectations

Business Focus, RMB

RMB’s Where to Invest in Africa 2018/2019 report hones in on infrastructure

The Anzisha Prize

Africa’s hope lies in these young hands: Sim Shagaya, founder of Konga.com

Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 October 2018

Pitch-perfect: The new generation of bosses demonstrate how it’s done

Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 October 2018

Increasing global food demand provides opportunities for young African entrepreneurs

Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 October 2018

How nine young African women are solving the continent’s youth unemployment problem

Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 October 2018

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