Listen: Gas provider finds creative way to test concept Published by Staff Writer on 9 January 2018 Fausto Marcigot, co-founder at PayGo Energy, explains how the company tested if there was demand for its solution.
Top five business risks for West Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 December 2017 Signs of economic recovery for West Africa as Nigeria exits recession.
Listen: Nairobi-based entrepreneur on starting a business with your own money Published by Staff Writer on 15 December 2017 ‘A lot of companies seek funding too early,’ says Audrey Cheng, founder and CEO of Moringa School.
Financing innovative technology solutions to power Africa Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2017 Off-grid energy company M-Kopa secures significant funding from Stanbic Bank.
DHL announces title partnership of Africa’s largest e-commerce and fintech event Published by Staff Writer on 12 December 2017 E-commerce and fintech are Africa’s biggest opportunities for growth,
The rising need for convenience-focused businesses Published by Staff Writer on 12 December 2017 ‘It is not necessarily about offering a one-stop-shop, but rather about providing a convenient, efficient solution.’
Modern trade formats are upping their game in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 6 December 2017 As Nigerian consumers look for greater value and efficiency due to macro-economic and inflationary pressures, they are trading down on spend.
Listen: Bottled-water company reveals secrets to franchising success Published by Staff Writer on 29 November 2017 An interview with Randy Welsch, co-founder of Jibu, a bottled-water franchise business with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Talking business with Pick n Pay chairman Gareth Ackerman Published by Staff Writer on 17 November 2017 Ackerman discusses the family business and his father’s work.
Profit-making idea: Invest in one of the most improved economies for ease of doing business Published by Staff Writer on 6 November 2017 Djibouti has implemented five reforms which have made it easier to do business in the country.
Listen: How social ventures can move from grant funding to real money Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2017 How entrepreneurs can overcome the typical funding obstacles of obtaining real money after accessing free money.
Belt and Road Initiative – African countries offer major investment opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 1 November 2017 Countries in Africa are set to benefit from the opportunities presented by the Belt and Road Initiative.
Why no packaging is the best packaging Published by Staff Writer on 31 October 2017 Product design student Anne Gross has created an idea for a sustainable packaging solution that could potentially transform how goods are packed for shipping.
Private equity: Consumer staples a prominent theme for investors Published by Staff Writer on 29 October 2017 Africa’s consumer-driven sectors attracted strong interest from private equity investors in the first half of 2017.