Africa Deal Roundup Q1 2018: Substantial private equity activity in the energy sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 April 2018 The first quarter of 2018 saw substantial private equity deal activity in the energy sector, particularly renewable power.
Unpacking the trends in Francophone Africa’s banking industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 April 2018 Discussing the industry with PwC partner Pierre-Antoine Balu.
#HWMIIA Podcast: Samuel Gikandi on building a pan-African tech company Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2018 Samuel Gikandi is the CEO and co-founder of Africa’s Talking, a Kenya-based mobile technology company.
[Listen] Kenya: Microsoft-backed company finds innovative way to deliver internet access Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 March 2018 On the foothills of Mount Kenya, Mawingu Networks is providing internet through TV white space technology.
Business lessons from the entrepreneur behind Zambian noodle brand Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of Monica Musonda, founder of Zambia’s Java Foods.
What it’s like to be a VC investor in South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 December 2017 Well-known investors shed light on the realities of running a VC firm in South Africa.
Profit-making idea: Halal industry offering attractive opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 November 2017 South Africa’s Western Cape province wants to establish itself as a prominent player in the production of halal products for the continent.
US tech giants eyeing Africa’s education sector: On the road with Microsoft Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 November 2017 As classrooms become digital, the provision of technology solutions is big business.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturers can reduce costs with industrial IoT Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 November 2017 Manufacturing companies in Africa can reduce labour and maintenance costs by embracing industrial internet-of-things solutions.
Robo-advisors: For investors who want to be in control Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2017 Would you give the money earmarked for your children’s education to a computer algorithm?
Business in Africa: 12 profit-making ideas Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2017 A selection of potential business and investment opportunities.
Profit-making idea: Don’t underestimate the rural middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 October 2017 Food companies shouldn’t underestimate the purchasing power in Africa’s rural areas.
The journey so far: Adebayo Alonge, CEO, RxAll Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 October 2017 ‘Young African entrepreneurs should see themselves like the Carnegies and Rockefellers of America’s 1800s.’
Four things this packaging company teaches us about Africa’s consumer goods industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 October 2017 Keith Dilkes, Africa export sales manager at Polyoak Packaging, gives his perspective on the trends impacting the consumer goods industry.
