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Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success

The journey so far: Fred Swaniker, founder, African Leadership Group

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Affordable and reliable energy pivotal to Kenya’s delivery of its ‘Big Four Agenda’

Aubrey Hruby: A new kind of company is revolutionising Africa's gig economy

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How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Tanzanian food entrepreneur understands the value of branding

Entrepreneur hoping to ride Egypt's first tech unicorn into the emerging market transportation sunset

Profit-making idea: Central Africa could be the continent’s rising star

Entrepreneur Watch

Ghanaian entrepreneur battling counterfeit agricultural products

Published by Laurie Goering on 24 June 2019

Bright Simons helps reduce yield loss by finding counterfeit crop seeds before they’re planted.

Millennial agripreneurs are transforming African farming

Published by Douglas Broom on 17 June 2019

Farming, and the economic viability of many African countries, is blossoming with the help of agri-tech.

Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success

Published by Affiong Williams on 10 June 2019

ReelFruit founder Affiong Williams describes the value of learning from your peers.

Tech entrepreneur warns of the danger of organisational cholesterol

Published by Ian Russell on 3 June 2019

Ian Russell explains how to see this silent killer before it hits your organisation.

The journey so far

The journey so far: Gregory Chama, founder, City Drive Rent a Car

Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 June 2019

‘You need to get used to putting out fires all the time. It’s a prerequisite entrepreneurial skill.’

The journey so far: Fred Swaniker, founder, African Leadership Group

Published by Nelly Murungi on 13 June 2019

‘Execution beats ideas any day.’

The journey so far: John Armah, CEO, Orios Group

Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 June 2019

‘Not all passions become business opportunities.’

The journey so far: Margaret Hirsch, co-founder, Hirsch’s

Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2019

‘My advice to entrepreneurs is to never borrow a cent. Sell your skills, in the beginning, to get yourself money.’

Due Diligence

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.

Due Diligence: ‘A good company doesn’t necessarily mean a good deal’

Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 April 2019

Interview with Albert Alsina, CEO and founder of private equity firm Mediterrania Capital Partners.

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.

Profit-making idea

Profit-making idea: Central Africa could be the continent’s rising star

Published by Staff Writer on 12 June 2019

Central Africa stands to benefit the most from the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Profit-making idea: Who is going to be the next African agro-billionaire?

Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2019

Agribusiness is one big untapped African opportunity, says Fred Swaniker.

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 3 June 2019

Learn how to get your own business started in less than three months.

Profit-making idea: Starting a tourism-related business in Côte d’Ivoire

Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2019

Côte d’Ivoire wants to be Africa’s fifth biggest tourism destination by 2025.

Opinion

Collins Kimaro: Direction Wakanda – finance methods to make Africa a superhero continent

Published by Collins Kimaro on 24 June 2019

Africa must be bold and lead innovative financing strategies, argues Collins Kimaro.

Mohammad Amir Anwar: Most call centre jobs are a dead end for South Africa’s youth

Published by Mohammad Amir Anwar on 19 June 2019

Unlike their South African counterparts, Indian call centre workers have better career prospects, writes Mohammad Amir Anwar.

Funke Okubadejo: Nigeria – so many people, too little reform

Published by Funke Okubadejo on 5 June 2019

Actis real estate director shares thoughts on Nigerian economy.

Aubrey Hruby: A new kind of company is revolutionising Africa’s gig economy

Published by Aubrey Hruby on 3 June 2019

Across African markets, companies are pioneering business models that bridge the formal and informal sectors.

Meet the Boss

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.’

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?’

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

Africa’s energy landscape transitions to base load-capable renewables

Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2019

Technology disruption presents opportunity for renewables, African utilities and their funders.

Thoughts on Russia’s economic ties with Africa

Published by Charles Robertson on 19 June 2019

Russia is giving increasing attention to Africa.

More work lies ahead to make Africa’s new free trade area succeed

Published by Frank Mattheis and Ueli Staeger on 11 June 2019

The road ahead to an effective free trade agreement that delivers results to Africans is still long.

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy private equity deals and announcements in May

Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2019

A selection of deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in May 2019.

#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

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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Dutch group offers business opportunity in commercial cleaning industry

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Business opportunity: Distribute material handling equipment

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation

FCI and the ITFC sign agreement to create the Islamic Factoring Chapter

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