KFC Index: Which African currencies are overvalued or undervalued? Published by Staff Writer on 4 February 2020 KFC Index identifies Central African CFA franc as the most overvalued currency in Africa.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in January Published by Staff Writer on 3 February 2020 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in January 2020.
What’s fueling the rapid hotel growth in West Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 3 February 2020 Four fundamental factors are fueling an increasing flow of investment into the hospitality sector in West Africa.
Startup snapshot: Online B2B food marketplace connecting importers and exporters Published by Staff Writer on 17 January 2020 eFoods Trade is an online African B2B marketplace, launched in June 2017. Uganda-based founder Ian Sendagala answers our questions.
Profit-making idea: Cassava processing offers unexploited potential Published by Staff Writer on 16 January 2020 Africa is rich with raw untapped opportunities in agricultural value addition.
The journey so far: Olugbenga Agboola, CEO, Flutterwave Published by Staff Writer on 8 January 2020 ‘There’s no unlimited capital in Africa for entrepreneurs. You don’t have the chance to make a lot of mistakes, unlike folks in Silicon Valley.’
Digital payments offer brand new opportunities for financial services providers in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 January 2020 To find out more about the continent’s digital payments environment, we speak to Andrew Key, MD for Africa at Network International.
Africa’s wealthiest man ends the year $4.3bn better off Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2020 Aliko Dangote became $4.3 billion richer in 2019 as his fortune continued to grow on the back of investments in cement, flour and sugar.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in December Published by Staff Writer on 31 December 2019 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in December 2019.
Meet the Boss: James Claude, CEO, Global Voice Group Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2019 An interview with James Claude, CEO of Global Voice Group.
8 African entrepreneurs reveal their toughest days on the job Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2019 Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurs share the most challenging situations they’ve found themselves in as business owners.
8 Nigerians included in list of the top 25 movers and shakers in Africa’s energy sector Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2019 Nigerians feature prominently in the African Energy Chamber’s recently launched list of the top 25 movers and shakers in the energy sector to watch.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in November Published by Staff Writer on 1 December 2019 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in November 2019.
Africa: 14 business ideas with strong profit potential Published by Staff Writer on 26 November 2019 A selection of business opportunities in Africa that have come across our desk.
