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Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

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Verve Global Card launches first international transaction in New York, USA

The journey so far: Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder, MAX

WeBuyCars: Used car retailer fuels growth through digitalisation

Due Diligence: African companies can be regional ‘blue chips’ by crossing language lines

Profit-making idea: Import gluten-free cassava flour from Africa

Major shifts in Nigeria’s consumer landscape

Entrepreneur Watch

WeBuyCars: Used car retailer fuels growth through digitalisation

Published by PwC on 23 August 2019

WeBuyCars has become South Africa’s largest second-hand car retailer by going digital.

African entrepreneurs spot opportunity in green business

Published by Franck Kuwonu on 19 August 2019

Innovative startups that address climate change, protect the environment and provide jobs.

Morocco’s Sabrina Bouzidi: Entrepreneurial energy and can-do spirit

Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2019

At age 37, Sabrina Bouzidi has already accomplished more than many people do in a lifetime.

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2019

Designing a profitable business model.

The journey so far

The journey so far: Bright Simons, founder, mPedigree

Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 August 2019

‘Constant iteration is not merely a norm of innovative thinking, it has become the barrier across plain survival and instant obsolescence.’

The journey so far: Mawuli Tse, director, Solar Light Africa

Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 August 2019

‘After more than 20 years in the entrepreneurial space, and seeing all the companies that have fallen away, I can say that staying alive is in itself a big achievement.’

The journey so far: Michail Myburgh, co-founder, Cash Flow Capital

Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 August 2019

‘No amount of experience as an employee will prepare you to be able to lead and build a company. The only way is to do it.’

The journey so far: Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder, MAX

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2019

‘Figuring out how to build and constantly motivate a high performing and talented team is extremely tough.’

Due Diligence

Due Diligence: SPE Capital Partners’ Nabil Triki on investment lessons learnt

Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 July 2019

We ask Nabil Triki, managing partner at SPE Capital Partners, about the firm’s investment philosophy.

Due Diligence: African companies can be regional ‘blue chips’ by crossing language lines

Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 July 2019

Private equity firm AFIG Funds on investment lessons learnt and building regional champions.

Due Diligence: Investors have barely scratched the surface of Africa’s food and agri opportunities

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 June 2019

We talk dealmaking with Herman Marais, managing partner of EXEO Capital.

Due Diligence: Investor talks doing deals in Francophone West Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2019

Jean-Marc Savi de Tové, co-founder of Adiwale Partners, discusses opportunities in the region.

Profit-making idea

Profit-making idea: Protection against the devaluation of African currencies

Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 August 2019

‘I have always thought that there should be an app that allows its users to easily exchange funds into a reserve currency such as gold.’

Profit-making idea: Human capital development. That’s the big one.

Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 July 2019

‘If we can localise training and knowledge, learn to share it within the walls of Africa, we can have a breakthrough.’

Profit-making idea: Leverage AI to build Africa’s economies

Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 July 2019

‘Economic development depends on increasing worker productivity,’ says entrepreneur Adebola Williams.

Profit-making idea: Import gluten-free cassava flour from Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 14 July 2019

There is an opportunity to import high-quality gluten-free cassava flour from Africa for sale in the West.

Opinion

Alison Gillwald: South Africa is caught in the global hype of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Published by Alison Gillwald on 21 August 2019

Even a cursory glance at earlier industrial revolutions will show that they have not been associated with the interests of the working or underclasses.

Vian Chinner: AI could be a welcome boost for South Africa’s battered retail sector

Published by Vian Chinner on 15 August 2019

By not considering the benefits of AI, South African retailers risk leaving money on the table.

Can disruptive technologies be a catalyst to transform African agriculture?

Published by Dina Umali-Deininger and Jeehye Kim on 7 August 2019

A new generation of entrepreneurs are building digital platforms to provide streamlined services to farmers and agribusinesses, write Dina Umali-Deininger and Jeehye Kim

Nnamdi Oranye: Africa making steady progress on journey towards cashless society

Published by Nnamdi Oranye on 31 July 2019

Africa is at the cutting edge of innovation, driving home-grown cashless solutions which open digital banking to more people, writes Nnamdi Oranye

Meet the Boss

Meet the Boss: Ali Vezvaei, CEO, Ecolog International

Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 July 2019

‘Like in any other human interaction, respect is earned and trust is built.’

Meet the Boss: Frank Horton, chief executive officer, Mercton Resources

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2019

‘In the mining industry, you either run or be overrun. There is no time to slow down; absolutely no time to relax.’

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.’

Startup snapshot

Startup snapshot: Doing away with paper sales receipts

Published by Staff Writer on 23 August 2019

Johannesburg-based Snapslip Holdings is a digital receipting and analytics application.

Startup snapshot: Zimbabwean duo allows everyone to participate in the business of farming

Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2019

YouFarm allows people to invest in crops and livestock and share the profits with the farmers when the produce goes to market.

Startup snapshot: Connecting Kenya’s rural small scale farmers to urban traders

Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2019

Taimba is a Nairobi-based agtech startup that runs a cashless platform connecting rural small scale farmers to urban retailers.

Startup snapshot: Innovative solution to reuse greywater

Published by Staff Writer on 16 March 2019

Interview with green tech pioneer.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Africa from the inside: Will the continent’s trade fortunes change?

Published by Hannah Edinger on 16 August 2019

Africa is often touted as the last continent still to industrialise.

Peeling back the layers on the role of private security companies in Africa

Published by The Conversation on 16 August 2019

Private military and security companies are increasingly being contracted in Africa. But there are big gaps in understanding their impact.

Morocco tourism gains momentum

Published by Hugo Bourhis on 9 August 2019

Morocco is on its way to becoming a premier destination for an increasing number of tourists.

How data science in and for Africa can blaze new trails

Published by Wim Delva on 3 August 2019

Data science, led by Africa-based scientists, could play a key role in addressing all of the continent’s crucial needs.

DHL in Africa

DHL helps deliver high-speed thrills with Red Bull Cape Town Circuit 2019

Published by Staff Writer on 22 May 2019

E-commerce: Sometimes what you don’t sell is as important as what you do

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2019

Secrets of the spare time startups

Published by Russell Simmons on 13 May 2019

Nine things you need to know about selling on social media

Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2019

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Verve Global Card launches first international transaction in New York, USA

Africa CEO Forum

The Africa CEO Forum will be held on 9 and 10 March 2020 in Abidjan

Honoris United Universities

Honoris United Universities launches the MANCOSA School of Education to elevate teacher training in Africa

Honoris United Universities

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Welcome to How we made it in Africa! We thought you might be interested in our acclaimed book, published in association with the UCT Graduate School of Business and Business Partners.

HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK

Learn from the stories of 25 entrepreneurs who’ve built thriving businesses.

* Be inspired by the experiences of Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurs.
* Gain insight into the continent’s business opportunities.
* Find the courage to make your own dreams and ambitions become a reality.

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HOW YOU CAN CREATE WEALTH FOR YOURSELF AND AFRICA

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