Why this private equity firm is betting on a Kenyan biscuit manufacturer Published by Kate Douglas on 16 May 2017 Opportunities in the biscuit business in Kenya and beyond.
Namibia is a winning tourist attraction, but could tap deeper into visitors’ wallets Published by Kate Douglas on 15 May 2017 Tourists travelling Namibia have to use their cash sparingly as it can be difficult to draw money at tourist destinations, and many shops and fuel stations only accept cash.
South African entrepreneur on lessons learnt from Silicon Valley and tough times Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2017 SweepSouth has just concluded a series A financing round and is looking to expand outside of South Africa.
What these business leaders would do if they ruled Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2017 Five panellists were asked what their main priority would be if they become “president of Africa”. Here are their responses.
Start-ups in Africa are more likely to grow from client revenue than investment Published by Kate Douglas on 9 May 2017 Business leaders discuss what it takes to develop African ‘unicorns’ (start-ups with a valuation of over $1bn).
Africa’s subsistence-minded farmers should become commercially-minded Published by Kate Douglas on 5 May 2017 Kenya’s entire dairy industry, for example, is built on smallholders.
Property CEO talks about opportunities in the Kenyan market Published by Kate Douglas on 17 April 2017 Kenneth Masika bullish about low-cost housing and logistics parks.
Aliko Dangote on why there are so few large African conglomerates Published by Kate Douglas on 13 April 2017 Dangote grew his trading business into a large value-adding producer, something few of his peers managed to achieve.
How big is Airbnb’s business in Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2017 We talk to Nicola D’Elia, Airbnb’s general manager for the Middle East and Africa, about the platform’s adoption across the continent.
African middle class still attracting private education companies – despite slower growth Published by Kate Douglas on 11 April 2017 Quality education is typically seen as a priority expenditure for parents – even during tough times.
Dangote takes long-term view to build pan-African cement empire Published by Kate Douglas on 10 April 2017 While other manufacturers are struggling in Nigeria’s tough economic environment, Dangote cement is performing strongly.
‘Don’t subscribe to generalised rules on how to be an entrepreneur’ Published by Kate Douglas on 10 April 2017 South African businesswoman Rapelang Rabana believes every entrepreneur has a unique journey to travel.
Private equity: Is it francophone Africa’s turn? Published by Kate Douglas on 6 April 2017 Some English-speaking African heavyweights are looking a lot less attractive to investors.
MyBucks founder on recovering from past failures and getting back in the financial services game Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2017 Dave van Niekerk talks about his internationally listed pan-African fintech business and what he learned from Blue Financial Services.
