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Can cassava beat climate change in Africa?

Profit-making idea: Import gluten-free cassava flour from Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 14 July 2019

There is an opportunity to import high-quality gluten-free cassava flour from Africa for sale in the West.

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in June

Published by Staff Writer on 6 July 2019

A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in June 2019.

The journey so far: Martin Stimela, CEO, Brastorne Enterprises

Published by Staff Writer on 5 July 2019

‘We had to drown out the noise … to see out our dreams.’

A glimpse into Africa’s universities and business schools of the future: Q&A with Prof. Zaheer Hamid

Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2019

Higher education institutions need to adapt if they are to remain relevant and offer their students skills that can be applied in the real world.

Profit-making idea: Educational institutions for the 2020s, not the 1960s

Published by Staff Writer on 25 June 2019

‘In Nigeria, our traditional schools are still educating our children for the 1960s, not the 2020s.’

Africa’s energy landscape transitions to base load-capable renewables

Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2019

Technology disruption presents opportunity for renewables, African utilities and their funders.

Profit-making idea: Central Africa could be the continent’s rising star

Published by Staff Writer on 12 June 2019

Central Africa stands to benefit the most from the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Profit-making idea: Who is going to be the next African agro-billionaire?

Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2019

Agribusiness is one big untapped African opportunity, says Fred Swaniker.

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy private equity deals and announcements in May

Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2019

A selection of deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in May 2019.

Nike, MTN, Dangote: Ranking Africa’s top brands

Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2019

The most admired brands on the continent.

DHL helps deliver high-speed thrills with Red Bull Cape Town Circuit 2019

Published by Staff Writer on 22 May 2019

DHL Express this week announced its partnership with Red Bull South Africa, as the official logistics provider of the iconic Red Bull Cape Town Circuit.

E-commerce: Sometimes what you don’t sell is as important as what you do

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2019

When it comes to finding your e-commerce niche, less is almost certainly more.

Profit-making idea: Starting a tourism-related business in Côte d’Ivoire

Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2019

Côte d’Ivoire wants to be Africa’s fifth biggest tourism destination by 2025.

Nine things you need to know about selling on social media

Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2019

Utilising social media is a relatively cheap way to effectively reach huge numbers of primed, eager target customers and maximise ROI.

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