South African private equity continues to outperform listed market Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2017 South African private equity continued to yield favourable returns relative to listed equity.
M&A action shifts from west to east Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 February 2017 Despite some high profile bank failures in the region, businesses active in the insurance and broader financial services sector continue to attract new capital.
Meet the Boss: Chris Folayan, CEO, MallforAfrica Published by Staff Writer on 27 January 2017 ‘People always like to discuss their successes while I’m more interested in their failures.’
Meet the Boss: Eric Osiakwan, managing partner, Chanzo Capital Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2017 ‘I believe that life is waves, so the best approach is to identify the waves and ride them.’
Meet the Boss: Ugwem Eneyo, CEO, Solstice Energy Solutions Published by Staff Writer on 24 January 2017 ‘I know the saying is the early bird gets the worm – well, I’m not keen on worms.’
Meet the Boss: Almaz Negash, founder, African Diaspora Network Published by Staff Writer on 23 January 2017 ‘Achieving your vision, be it in business or life in general, begins with imagination.’
Meet the Boss: Toro Orero, managing partner, DDF.Capital Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2017 ‘If you have no idea how something is supposed to be done, I guarantee you, you’ll be disruptive.’
[Video] South African Reserve Bank governor talks about Trump and economic outlook Published by Staff Writer on 18 January 2017 Lesetja Kganyago discusses US monetary policy, his outlook for economic growth and the impact of a Trump administration on the country.
21 quotes on how to be a better entrepreneur: By Africans for Africans Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2016 Over the course of this year we spoke to entrepreneurs across the continent who shared their experiences and advice.
West Africa: No smooth sailing in the ‘new normal’ Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2016 Macro-economic instability fuelled by low oil prices and global economic sentiment will continue to be the main driver of business risks across West Africa in 2017.
Profit-making idea: Sesame production a growth industry Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2016 ‘Everyone is looking at sesame,’ says investment advisor.
Festive season survival guide for SMEs Published by Staff Writer on 19 December 2016 Everyday work schedules and habits are going to be disrupted in some way or another.
Profit-making idea: Trade in education services in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2016 Opportunities exist for educational institutions in Africa to target students outside of their home countries.
Profit-making idea: How to score government contracts Published by Staff Writer on 12 December 2016 The website that publishes $90 billion worth of government and development bank contracts a year.
