Meet the Boss: Obinnia Abajue, executive director, Stanbic IBTC Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2014 “I believe Africa will get to where it should be by paying attention to its people.”
Moving outside of Lagos: Five Nigerian cities with business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 30 May 2014 Looking beyond Lagos at potential for consumer facing companies in Nigerian cities.
Terrorism in a land of opportunity: What should investors make of Nigeria? Published by Kate Douglas on 29 May 2014 “In the mist of every chaos lies the opportunity.”
Information and attitude – what you need to make money in Angola Published by Kate Douglas on 28 May 2014 “Companies that are willing to take risks are seeing the benefits and returns in Angola.”
App tackles South Africa’s language barrier one phrase at a time Published by Kate Douglas on 27 May 2014 The Aweza app translates useful phrases in South Africa’s 11 official languages.
What Africa could learn from Rwanda – thoughts from a lawyer Published by Kate Douglas on 26 May 2014 Rwanda is ranked 32 out of 189 economies in the 2014 Doing Business report.
What One Acre Fund can teach us about supporting African small-scale farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 23 May 2014 “Instead of giving handouts, we invest in farmers to generate a permanent gain in income.”
Business advice from a monk turned entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 22 May 2014 Co-founder of Regenesys Business School shares lessons he learnt from his years as a Buddhist monk.
Africa’s top three young entrepreneurs share their secrets to success Published by Kate Douglas on 21 May 2014 Anzisha Prize winners show that age has nothing to do with business success.
Celebrated Ethiopian entrepreneur behind soleRebels reveals her next big idea Published by Kate Douglas on 19 May 2014 Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu launches online business, Republic of Leather.
Africa’s 15 hottest investment zones Published by Kate Douglas on 19 May 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a 4.7% increase in foreign direct investment in 2013.
Young Malian talks about impact investing in francophone Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 15 May 2014 Issam Chleuh sees opportunity for entrepreneurs to be innovators in Africa’s French-speaking countries.
Why property developer sees potential in Mozambique’s Beira, Pemba and Nacala Published by Kate Douglas on 14 May 2014 Atterbury’s projects include mixed-use developments in Mozambique and malls in Ghana.
Advancing Africa’s youth: Ashish Thakkar and others debate formal education Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2014 “I believe that things like mentorship are a lot more important than education because it is more practical.”
