Author Archive | Jaco Maritz

The journey so far: Tunde Kehinde, co-founder, Lidya / Jumia

By Jaco Maritz on '16 July 2017' in Banking & Financial Services, Nigeria

'The earlier you can learn on someone else’s dime before committing your life, taking money from investors and bringing people into your company, the better.'

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Hotel group sees potential in French-speaking West Africa

By Jaco Maritz on '11 July 2017' in Cote d’Ivoire, Foreign investment, Property, Tourism & Leisure

We speak to the Mangalis Hotel Group CEO on the potential he sees in French-speaking West Africa.

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Off the beaten track: Unpacking South Sudan’s business opportunities

By Jaco Maritz on '4 July 2017' in Foreign investment, South Sudan

Local businesspeople suggest the news coming out of the country is not always reflective of the real dynamics on the ground.

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Profit-making idea: Manufacturing matches in Rwanda

By Jaco Maritz on '4 July 2017' in Profit-making idea, Rwanda

'It is very easy to produce, but no-one has thought about doing it.'

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Meet the Boss: Olivier Jacquin, CEO, Mangalis Hotel Group

By Jaco Maritz on '1 July 2017' in Meet the Boss

'Surround yourself with the right people to help deliver your vision.'

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The journey so far: Lexi Novitske, principal investment officer, Singularity Investments

By Jaco Maritz on '29 June 2017' in Nigeria, Private equity

Talking tough situations and untapped business opportunities with Nigeria-based investor.

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Shopping malls and sugar cane: Investing in Angola’s economic diversification

By Jaco Maritz on '28 June 2017' in Angola, Property

The recent plunge in the price of oil has again highlighted the need for Angola to diversify its crude-dependent economy.

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Profit-making idea: Potential for construction companies along Mozambique’s Nacala corridor

By Jaco Maritz on '27 June 2017' in Infrastructure, Mozambique, Profit-making idea

New logistics corridor offers business opportunities.

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Fintech: Africa’s payments and remittances space becoming crowded

By Jaco Maritz on '19 June 2017' in Banking & Financial Services, Business Focus, ICT

Talking fintech trends with Tom Jackson, founder of Disrupt Africa.

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Doing business in South Sudan: Advantage in being a first-mover

By Jaco Maritz on '8 June 2017' in Business Focus, Property, South Sudan

Kris Mbaya, MD of UAP Old Mutual in South Sudan, sees opportunities for more property developments.

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Local sourcing: A multi-billion dollar opportunity for companies in Africa

By Jaco Maritz on '21 May 2017' in Consumer Goods, Foreign investment

Executives from Heineken and Unilever weigh in on the next big opportunity for Africa's private sector.

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Seven things to know about how Kenya’s emerging affluent manage their money

By Jaco Maritz on '2 May 2017' in Kenya

Owning property is a significant objective, but saving for their children’s education is an even greater priority.

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Investors need to approach Nigeria with caution

By Jaco Maritz on '2 May 2017' in Nigeria, Private equity

Chris Newson, director for Africa private markets at Investec Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the Nigerian economy.

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Property opportunities in Africa: What we can learn from Mara Delta’s portfolio

By Jaco Maritz on '29 April 2017' in Business Focus, Property

What Mara Delta’s investments reveal about opportunities in Africa’s property sector.

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Nigeria: Don’t worry about short-term economic volatility, says MTN chairman

By Jaco Maritz on '24 April 2017' in Business Focus, ICT, Nigeria

'It is still a very important market, almost 170 million people,' says Phuthuma Nhleko.

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