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Young Africans are upgrading the image of farming

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Profit-making idea: Using tech to improve access to healthcare

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Three questions for Chris Folayan, CEO of MallforAfrica

Kenyan streaming service set to conquer African continent

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

Entrepreneur Watch

Kenyan streaming service set to conquer African continent

Published by Vince Matinde on 3 December 2018

Martin Nielsen on the ups and downs of the music distribution industry.

Five businesswomen pushing the envelope in Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 27 November 2018

Five dynamic businesswomen featured in HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK.

Making agriculture fashionable again: Young entrepreneurs are upgrading the image of African farming

Published by Thin Lei Win on 26 November 2018

African agriculture needs a make-over to shed its old-fashioned image of backbreaking work with a hoe.

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.

#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: Simbarashe Mhuriro, MD, Oxygen Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 6 December 2018

‘Be presentable, but don’t go out of your way trying to look like a million dollars when you don’t have the money.’

The journey so far: John Kamara, director, Global Gaming Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 29 November 2018

‘The current entrepreneurial market does not wait for you to start small and work your way up. Think big.’

The journey so far: Farida Bedwei, CTO, Logiciel

Published by Justin Probyn on 22 November 2018

‘We have had to learn about the industry while developing for it.’

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.’

Due Diligence

Due Diligence: ‘Spreadsheets are always wrong,’ says private equity boss

Published by Michael Avery on 30 November 2018

‘You need to be able to roll with the punches and keep making the right decisions in difficult times.’

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.

Profit-making idea

Profit-making idea: Using tech to improve access to healthcare and finance in low-income markets

Published by Justin Probyn on 28 November 2018

Tech can be the key to solving lower-income market challenges.

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.’

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: Clive Butkow, CEO, Kalon Venture Partners

Published by Justin Probyn on 7 December 2018

‘I believe that every person should be in permanent beta and a work in progress, as learning is a journey not a destination.’

Meet the Boss: Michelle Kathryn Essomé, CEO, African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association

Published by Justin on 21 November 2018

‘Success is when Africa attracts as much, if not more, private capital than other emerging markets.’

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.’

Startup snapshot

Startup snapshot: Two Kenyans making e-commerce ‘social’

Published by Justin Probyn on 30 November 2018

Kenya-based Mookh Africa makes it easy for people to buy and sell online.

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.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Understanding Egypt’s booming real estate and construction sectors

Published by Dianna Games and Jaco Maritz on 9 December 2018

Egypt is awash with plans for new cities and urban spaces.

Nielsen ranking: African countries with the best prospects for business

Published by Staff Writer on 30 November 2018

Fierce competition amongst Africa’s top country prospects.

Nigeria CEO Survey: Executives upbeat, but recovering economy remains oil reliant

Published by Staff Writer on 27 November 2018

Oxford Business Group asked 124 C-suite executives from across Nigeria’s industries a series of questions on a face-to-face basis aimed at gauging business sentiment.

Investment trip: Kenya in crisis, but Africa outlook improves

Published by Cavan Osborne on 27 November 2018

Growth in Kenya has been slow since the government capped the interest rate banks can charge in 2016.

DHL in Africa

Three questions for Chris Folayan, CEO of MallforAfrica

Published by Staff Writer on 5 December 2018

Africa offers tremendous growth for e-commerce: Could it save retail businesses in the West?

Published by James Jeffrey on 27 November 2018

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

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ITFC supports development efforts in Cameroon with $750m framework agreement

Polyoak Packaging

South African cappuccino drink and range of spreads benefit from innovative packaging solutions

UCT GSB

New law will give the Auditor-General the “right to act”, but will it be enough?

UCT GSB

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

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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