Primary Navigation

MENUMENU

Home
Articles
Countries
Sectors
Events
Press Office
DHL
HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA BOOK
Search

Farming to impact with Cocoa360

World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa economic outlook for 2019

The journey so far: Sandras Phiri, MD, Africa Trust Academy

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Geddes Rose Distribution

High-end bridal gown manufacturer offering retail opportunities throughout Africa

Profit-making idea: Automating event planning

PARTNER CONTENT: DHL

Five tips to perfect your global e-commerce website

Women-led tech startups on the rise in Africa

NJ Ayuk: 10 developments that will shape Africa’s energy sector in 2019

Entrepreneur Watch

Women-led tech startups on the rise in Africa

Published by Finbarr Toesland on 11 February 2019

On the surface, sub-Saharan Africa boasts the world’s highest rate of women entrepreneurs, at 27%.

Farming to impact with Cocoa360

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 4 February 2019

Cocoa360 uses revenues from community cocoa farms to facilitate and provide access to education and healthcare to remote villages.

How Africa’s entrepreneurs are changing the direction of globalisation

Published by Rapelang Rabana on 28 January 2019

Africa is in a position to solve its challenges using exponential technologies, and in doing so, it can leapfrog what exists in countries with higher gross national income.

On the road to faster freight transport: Kobo360’s Uber for trucks

Published by Vanessa Bauza on 21 January 2019

Obi Ozor, founder and CEO of Kobo360, talks about his passion for problem solving.

The journey so far

The journey so far: Ola Brown, CEO, Flying Doctors Nigeria

Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2019

‘Leading is not really about being a boss. It is more about serving and helping people to grow and improve their skills.’

The journey so far: Ani Charles Bassey-Eyo, CEO, LANI Group

Published by Justin Probyn on 7 February 2019

‘Business and entrepreneurship are not just about something to fund a lifestyle, but [are about] birthing a dream and nurturing it.’

The journey so far: Sandras Phiri, MD, Africa Trust Academy

Published by Justin Probyn on 31 January 2019

‘I believe that getting paying customers is a measure of business success.’

The journey so far: Collins Onuegbu, executive vice chairman, Signal Alliance

Published by Justin Probyn on 24 January 2019

‘Entrepreneurship is a journey. Time and experience teach you along the way.’

Due Diligence

Due Diligence: AfricInvest fund head shares why he shies away from turnarounds

Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 January 2019

Brahim El Jaî shares some of the investment lessons he’s learnt, discusses why he is no fan of turnaround investments, and reveals the one deal he wishes he invested in.

Due Diligence: Private equity investor reveals Africa’s untapped opportunities

Published by Michael Avery on 19 December 2018

Talking to Peter Baird, managing principal of Investec Asset Management’s Africa Private Equity unit.

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.

Profit-making idea

Profit-making idea: Automating event planning

Published by Justin Probyn on 30 January 2019

‘I see international companies coming into this space, but they all do only a of piece of the story.’

Profit-making idea: Banqueting in a box

Published by Justin Probyn on 23 January 2019

‘Africans love to party, but cannot keep time or provide reliable services – at least that is the case in Cameroon.’

Profit-making idea: Connecting professionals through a pan-African database

Published by Justin Probyn on 9 January 2019

Matching like-minded professionals using AI could be the key to doing business in Africa.

Profit-making idea: Playing in Africa’s e-sports arena

Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018

Moving into Africa’s e-sports space could be a rewarding venture into the continent’s growing digital space.

Opinion

Ben Leo: The fast-growing consumer potential of Africa’s secondary cities

Published by Ben Leo on 13 February 2019

Consumer-focused companies in Africa typically limit their focus to a handful of national capitals or major cities.

NJ Ayuk: 10 developments that will shape Africa’s energy sector in 2019

Published by NJ Ayuk on 22 January 2019

Executive chair of the Africa Energy Chamber on how Africa can further entrench itself as the world’s hottest oil and gas frontier in the coming year.

NJ Ayuk: Is President João Lourenço’s team driving the Angolan oil rebound

Published by NJ Ayuk and Joao Gaspar Marques on 9 January 2019

Centurion Law Group CEO discusses Angola’s recent oil reforms.

Louw Barnardt: Business strategy – five steps on how to succeed in the new year

Published by Louw Barnardt on 31 December 2018

Strategy will determine the direction in which your business heads and will keep your whole leadership team on the same page, writes Louw Barnardt.

Meet the Boss

Meet the Boss: Joseph Hundah, president and CEO, Econet Media Group

Published by Justin Probyn on 11 February 2019

‘Work harder than those around you. They may outsmart you, but they must never outwork you.’

Meet the Boss: Colin Iles, MD, Absa Group Limited

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 January 2019

‘I’m not great at relaxing. My worst nightmare is being forced to experience a massage or sunbathe on the beach.’

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.’

Startup snapshot

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.

Startup snapshot: Successful Nigerian tech company bootstrapped from a garage

Published by Justin Probyn on 11 February 2019

From starting with nothing but laptops in a garage four years ago, 3 Wise Pixels managed to get itself listed on the London Stock Exchange’s Companies to Inspire Africa 2019 report.

Startup snapshot: Using Airbnb bookings as collateral for loans

Published by Justin Probyn on 16 January 2019

AirAdvance provides cash advances for Airbnb hosts based on their confirmed future bookings.

Startup snapshot: Ghanaian company training a new generation of data scientists

Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019

Blossom Academy trains and pairs data science talent with tech businesses operating in Africa.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Medium-scale farms are on the rise in Africa. Why this is good news

Published by Thomas Jayne and Milu Muyanga on 15 February 2019

The amount of land acquired by medium-scale African farmers since 2000 far exceeds the amount acquired by foreign investors.

[LONG READ] Nigeria decides 2019: What you need to know

Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 10 February 2019

Although elections in Nigeria are always highly competitive and anxiety-inducing affairs, there are two salient differences this time around which should offset some of the usual fault lines.

Three imperatives for winning in Africa: An interview with Coca-Cola’s former president of Africa

Published by Alexander Cummings and Acha Leke on 5 February 2019

Alexander Cummings discusses the continent’s potential and ways companies can establish a presence there by partnering for development and building local relevance.

Africa Deal Roundup: 10 notable African private equity and VC investments in January

Published by Staff Writer on 1 February 2019

Africa’s private equity and venture capital fund managers have been off to a flying start in 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 Global Connectedness Index: Mauritius is sub-Saharan Africa’s most connected country

Published by Staff Writer on 14 February 2019

DHL South Africa looks to the future with appointment of new MD

Published by Staff Writer on 11 February 2019

Five tips to perfect your global e-commerce website

Published by Christine Nashick on 28 January 2019

Incubators: What they are and how to join one

Published by Staff Writer on 14 January 2019

Press Office

Telkom Kenya

ICT Ministry in cable landing deal ahead of the 36TB DARE 1 cable landing

Geddes Rose Distribution

High-end bridal gown manufacturer offering retail opportunities throughout Africa

UCT GSB

Can South Africa solve its energy crisis?

Africa CEO Forum

Africa CEO Forum 2019: 1,500 business leaders come together to make African economic integration a reality

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

Connect

Join us on social media

Stay connected by subscribing to our free weekly email newsletter

Email Address*

News

Popular
Latest

A Rwandan entrepreneur on turning pumpkins into profit

Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 7 Jan 2019

World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa economic outlook for 2019

Published by World Bank on 11 Jan 2019

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

Published by Staff Writer on 19 Nov 2018

Five businesswomen pushing the envelope in Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 27 Nov 2018

Kenyan streaming service set to conquer African continent

Published by Vince Matinde on 3 Dec 2018

Talent shortage prompts entrepreneur to start a tech school in Kenya

Published by Vince Matinde on 19 Nov 2018

Reclaiming groundnut as a profitable venture in Nigeria

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 Dec 2018

McKinsey: Africa’s overlooked business revolution

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

Latest Posts

Medium-scale farms are on the rise in Africa. Why this is good news

Published by Thomas Jayne and Milu Muyanga on 15 February 2019

DHL Global Connectedness Index: Mauritius is sub-Saharan Africa’s most connected country

Published by Staff Writer on 14 February 2019

The journey so far: Ola Brown, CEO, Flying Doctors Nigeria

Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2019

Ben Leo: The fast-growing consumer potential of Africa’s secondary cities

Published by Ben Leo on 13 February 2019

Startup snapshot: Changing the way people live in Lagos

Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2019

Startup snapshot: Successful Nigerian tech company bootstrapped from a garage

Published by Justin Probyn on 11 February 2019

Meet the Boss: Joseph Hundah, president and CEO, Econet Media Group

Published by Justin Probyn on 11 February 2019

DHL South Africa looks to the future with appointment of new MD

Published by Staff Writer on 11 February 2019

Navigation: Secondary

About
Contact
Advertising
Newsletter Subscribe

Footer

Home
Articles
Countries
Sectors
Events
Press Office
DHL
HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA BOOK
Search

Footer

Maritz Africa disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense however caused, arising from the use of, or reliance upon, in any manner, the information provided through this service and does not warrant the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The publisher's permission is required to reproduce the contents in any form. Copyright © 2018 — Maritz Africa. All Rights Reserved.