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Impatient optimist takes charge of livestock mortality in Ghana

Ranked: Africa’s powerhouse cities

The journey so far: Madoda Khuzwayo, CEO, Hiringly

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Standard Bank scoops excellence awards in Nigeria and Uganda

Profit-making idea: A fashion production house for all sizes

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Six ways how Silvery has built a successful online jewellery business

An entrepreneur-couple creates trust in African land transactions

NJ Ayuk: In Niger’s oil industry, fortune favours the bold

Entrepreneur Watch

Talent shortage prompts entrepreneur to start a tech school in Kenya

Published by Vince Matinde on 19 November 2018

Talking business with Audrey Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Moringa School.

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2018

Lessons from the businesspeople featured in HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK.

Inspiring quotes from 10 of Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurs

Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2018

Business wisdom that will help you take your venture to the next level.

Land on lay-by: A Kenyan entrepreneur-couple creates trust in African land transactions

Published by Vince Matinde on 12 November 2018

Phyllis Tole sees untapped opportunity in Kenya’s land sector.

#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: Madoda Khuzwayo, CEO, Hiringly

Published by Justin Probyn on 15 November 2018

‘The truth is nothing can fully prepare you for the life as an entrepreneur.’

The journey so far: Themba Ndala, director, Ritevac Media

Published by Justin Probyn on 8 November 2018

‘Success is not a one-man show, it’s teamwork.’

The journey so far: Rajiv Mehta, MD, Tangerine Investments

Published by Justin Probyn on 1 November 2018

‘What is business without taking risks?’

The journey so far: John Wainaina Karanja, founder, BitHub Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018

‘Technology has tilted opportunities in favour of those who are willing to put in the work.’

Due Diligence

Due Diligence: Talking investment in Africa with Phatisa co-founder

Published by Michael Avery on 6 November 2018

Phatisa co-founder Duncan Owen on the firm’s investment philosophy and the biggest misconception about his job.

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.

Profit-making idea

Profit-making idea: A fashion production house for all shapes and sizes

Published by Justin Probyn on 7 November 2018

‘Most of the big production businesses won’t touch small fashion brands due to volumes.’

Profit-making idea: Using blockchain to help intra-country trade in Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 24 October 2018

Peer-to-peer e-commerce has huge potential to easier facilitate trade in the African continent.

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.’

Opinion

NJ Ayuk: In Niger’s oil industry, fortune favours the bold

Published by NJ Ayuk and Joao Gaspar Marques on 5 November 2018

‘Niger is today the new frontier star market in West Africa and an investment opportunity for industry players big and small,’ says Centurion Law Group CEO

John O’ Keefe: The rise and rise of luxury spirits in Africa

Published by John O Keefe on 30 October 2018

Luxury is not solely the remit of the ultra-rich. With an increasingly upwardly mobile population, Africa presents immense opportunities for luxury brands, says Diageo executive.

Ameya Upadhyay: Fintech investing in Africa – beyond retail payments and nano-credit

Published by Ameya Upadhyay on 25 October 2018

While payments startups are easy to start, the market is driven by network effects, and therefore tends to move toward oligopolies.

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.

Meet the Boss

Meet the Boss: Steven Isaacson, CEO, Kevro Holdings

Published by Justin Probyn on 30 October 2018

‘Something big is happening around us and I believe the African continent represents a huge opportunity.’

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.’

Startup snapshot

Startup snapshot: Entrepreneur seeks to capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018

Veronica Motloutsi’s company, SmartDigital Solutions, is an is an internet and digital services provider and consultant.

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.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Investors climbing into Africa’s agri and food sectors, backing everything from blueberries to beef

Published by Staff Writer on 19 November 2018

Many commentators have touted Africa as the future breadbasket of the world.

McKinsey: Africa’s overlooked business revolution

Published by Acha Leke and Mutsa Chironga and Georges Desvaux on 19 November 2018

Global business leaders who misunderstand Africa run the risk of missing out on one of the 21st century’s great growth opportunities.

Who are the winners and losers in Africa’s continental free trade area?

Published by Rilwan Akeyewale on 13 November 2018

The agreement is expected to favour small and medium-size businesses, but skeptics have pointed to impending challenges, especially those which affect SMEs.

Ranked: Africa’s powerhouse cities

Published by Staff Writer on 24 October 2018

Nigeria is home to 10 of the largest African urban markets.

DHL in Africa

E-commerce tips: Six ways how Silvery has built a successful online jewellery business

Published by Justin Probyn on 15 November 2018

Medicines successfully delivered using a parcel drone in East Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 7 November 2018

Ethiopia: On the right track?

Published by James Jeffrey on 22 October 2018

DHL Express awarded most Top Employer certifications in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 9 October 2018

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UCT GSB partners with WEF to bring YGL to the Mother City

UCT GSB

Helping South African companies to get serious about innovation

Djembe Communications

EAC, the leading school of architecture in Casablanca, Morocco, joins Honoris United Universities

Bertha Centre

How to hack finance to create widespread social change

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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