Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 16 July 2019 Running your own company is an intense rollercoaster ride, where the highs are high, and the lows debilitatingly low.
South Africans skip lines, get medicine from vending machines Published by Thuso Khumalo on 15 July 2019 Sorry, but you do not have permission to view this content.
Guarded optimism on new Zimbabwe dollar Published by Nick Ndiritu on 15 July 2019 This past quarter, Zimbabwe reintroduced its national currency, reviving bitter memories of the hyperinflation period.
New Zim or not new Zim? Published by Ian Macleod on 13 July 2019 Is change really taking place in Zimbabwe? Or is it more of the same-old, same-old?
The business of sport in Africa: How to turn millions into billions Published by Victor Oladokun on 9 July 2019 Africa must run sports as a professional business.
Business trip to Morocco: Investment analyst shares her notes Published by Sanaa Zarif on 9 July 2019 Unpacking Morocco’s opportunities.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in June Published by Staff Writer on 6 July 2019 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in June 2019.
A glimpse into Africa’s universities and business schools of the future: Q&A with Prof. Zaheer Hamid Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2019 Higher education institutions need to adapt if they are to remain relevant and offer their students skills that can be applied in the real world.
Meet the Boss: Ali Vezvaei, CEO, Ecolog International Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 July 2019 ‘Like in any other human interaction, respect is earned and trust is built.’
Spotting opportunities: Lessons from three female Libyan entrepreneurs Published by Ulf Laessing on 1 July 2019 More and more women in Libya are using their entrepreneurial skills to create income sources for their families.
Ghanaian entrepreneur battling counterfeit agricultural products Published by Laurie Goering on 25 June 2019 Bright Simons helps reduce yield loss by finding counterfeit crop seeds before they’re planted.
Investment trip to Mauritius: A hidden island under construction Published by Cavan Osborne on 25 June 2019 Old Mutual Equities portfolio manager Cavan Osborne shares his thoughts on investment opportunities in Mauritius.
Africa’s energy landscape transitions to base load-capable renewables Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2019 Technology disruption presents opportunity for renewables, African utilities and their funders.
Thoughts on Russia’s economic ties with Africa Published by Charles Robertson on 19 June 2019 Russia is giving increasing attention to Africa.
