How Walvis Bay is positioning itself to become the trade hub for Southern Africa
Walvis Bay is redeveloping its port to attract more business.
Investment trip: Searching for opportunities in Morocco
Cavan Osborne, a portfolio manager at Old Mutual Equities, writes about a recent visit to Morocco.
Heineken on the ins and outs of local sourcing in Africa
By sourcing locally, multinationals can save on import costs, preserve foreign exchange and contribute to the economic development of the continent.
PARTNER CONTENT: Quantum Global
Sub-Saharan Africa’s recovery remains on course, but there are risks to monitor
Growth will remain divergent across the economies.
The journey so far: Ademola Adesina, CEO, Rensource
"I wish I knew how much emotional volatility is involved in being an entrepreneur."
PARTNER CONTENT: DHL
95% of small businesses fail in the first five years – don’t let yours be one
The effort required to turn an idea, product or service into a groundbreaking and lasting success is nothing short of herculean.
Rotten tomatoes: Nigerian entrepreneur offers solution to age-old farming problem
A for-profit solution to post-harvest losses.
In pictures: Shoprite’s massive new distribution centre one of Africa’s most advanced
Pan-African retailer Shoprite's new distribution centre outside Cape Town is claimed to be one of the most technologically-advanced such facilities in the continent.
Business Focus
The rise of artificial intelligence in Africa
16 September, 2017
However, Africa’s current strengths seem not to match with the fundamental needs of the fourth industrial revolution.
Creative industries and the informal sector
14 September, 2017
With proper investment in creative talents in sub-Saharan Africa, ideas can be turned into successful businesses.
Can you bank on banking stocks now?
13 September, 2017
South African banks have found themselves in the crosshairs for quite some time.
Foreign investment
Where to invest in Africa: Investment bank ranks top countries
18 September, 2017
South Africa falls from first position and Nigeria drops out of the top 10.
Investment trip: Searching for opportunities in Morocco
18 September, 2017
Cavan Osborne, a portfolio manager at Old Mutual Equities, writes about a recent visit to Morocco.
China-Africa business: Discourse still lacks equilibrium
15 September, 2017
There is an alternative to the ‘Big Brother’-‘Neo-Colonial Predator’ dichotomy.
Nighttime football game a sign of improving situation in Mogadishu
12 September, 2017
Although the match took place under tight security, it was historic for the city.
Entrepreneur watch
Rotten tomatoes: Nigerian entrepreneur offers solution to age-old farming problem
18 September, 2017
A for-profit solution to post-harvest losses.
Zambian CEO on his new satellite town, and which sectors not to invest in
3 September, 2017
'If you build it, they will come,' says Mwiya Musokotwane, the 28-year-old CEO of Thebe Investment Management.
CEO of Uganda’s Bakulu Power finds her feet in renewable energy game
2 September, 2017
Lucia Bakulumpagi-Wamala talks renewable power and courting investors.
Stirring up e-commerce in South Africa
22 August, 2017
CEO of Yuppiechef on how to forge ahead and be remarkable when it comes to delivering online.
Profit-making idea
Profit-making idea: Become a supplier to Chinese companies in Africa
14 August, 2017
Chinese firms in Africa currently only source 47% of their input requirements from local companies.
Profit-making idea: Keep an eye on developments in Sudan
1 August, 2017
Sudan could soon emerge as one of Africa’s business and investment hotspots, if decades-old US economic sanctions are lifted.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing matches in Rwanda
4 July, 2017
'It is very easy to produce, but no-one has thought about doing it.'
Profit-making idea: Potential for construction companies along Mozambique’s Nacala corridor
27 June, 2017
New logistics corridor offers business opportunities.
The journey so far
The journey so far: Etop Ikpe, CEO, Cars45
13 September, 2017
Etop Ikpe believes the concept of fake it till you make it is 'completely misunderstood'.
The journey so far: Ademola Adesina, CEO, Rensource
7 September, 2017
'I wish I knew how much emotional volatility is involved in being an entrepreneur.'
The journey so far: NJ Ayuk, CEO, Centurion Law Group
30 August, 2017
'I took every call, stayed up late, cut out crazy friends, and used the best of my legal education to make Africa work for me.'
The journey so far: Ricky Thomson, founder and director, SafeBoda
28 August, 2017
'A product for everyone is a product for no one.'
FOCUS ON CENTRAL AFRICA
Businesswoman builds company that thrives in Africa’s tough and remote areas
26 July, 2017
'Plan A has never worked for any project that we’ve undertaken or invested in. I always look at plan M, N, O, P or Q.'
Congolese inventor has a solution to get rural Africa emailing
25 July, 2017
A device that makes sending an email over 100-times cheaper.
How German firms can tap into Africa’s diversification drive
3 February, 2017
'Where I do see significant opportunities is in the midstream and downstream petroleum industry.'
Understanding Cameroon’s untapped business opportunities
16 January, 2017
NJ Ayuk, CEO of Centurion Law Group, shares where he sees opportunities in Cameroon.
Private Equity
Zambian CEO on his new satellite town, and which sectors not to invest in
3 September, 2017
'If you build it, they will come,' says Mwiya Musokotwane, the 28-year-old CEO of Thebe Investment Management.
Venture capital investment in Africa: Where the IFC is betting its money
22 August, 2017
We talk to Olawale Ayeni, regional head for Africa investments at IFC Venture Capital, about backing high-growth companies.
Investors eyeing Africa’s private education opportunity
15 August, 2017
'There is a huge tide, a demographic driver, about to arrive and demand more quality education.'
Investment firm on why it acquired a school in Angola
14 August, 2017
Angola-based investment firm ABO Capital recently announced that it has acquired a well-known Turkish school situated south of the capital Luanda.
Start-up snapshot
Start-up snapshot: Moroccan platform aiming to ‘Uberise’ healthcare
11 September, 2017
DabaDoc is a Morocco-based online platform that allows users to book appointments with medical professionals.
Start-up snapshot: Using artificial intelligence to improve education
14 August, 2017
M-Shule uses artificial intelligence to create and deliver personalised learning programmes to students via SMS.
Start-up snapshot: Invest in Nigerian agriculture from anywhere in the world
3 August, 2017
Farmcrowdy founder, Onyeka Akumah, tells us about the risks facing the business and his most exciting entrepreneurial moment.
Start-up snapshot: Talking business with solar irrigation company
20 July, 2017
Educating farmers on good agricultural practices has been SunCulture's most successful form of marketing.
Recent articles
Overcoming the challenges for manufacturing in Africa
20 September, 2017
Despite the high growth rate, industrialisation in Africa has barely taken root.
Financing green energy infrastructure in Africa
20 September, 2017
Green bonds could potentially play an important role in channelling currently low-yielding funds into Africa’s burgeoning green energy sector.
New business school chair brings poetic vision to role
19 September, 2017
The new chair of the Allan Gray Centre for Values-Based Leadership at the UCT Graduate School of Business, Professor Kurt April, believes responsible leaders are vital for flourishing communities, strong companies and booming economies.
Is Africa on the cusp of a new era of sustainable mining?
19 September, 2017
Investment opportunities are rising in number right across the continent, including in Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritania and Senegal.
Where to invest in Africa: Investment bank ranks top countries
18 September, 2017
South Africa falls from first position and Nigeria drops out of the top 10.
