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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.

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