Lessons learnt from investing in agricultural SMEs in East Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 January 2021 Pearl Capital Partners shares its experiences of investing in early-stage agricultural SMEs.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in December Published by Staff Writer on 31 December 2020 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in December 2020.
Future or fantasy? Senegal questions ‘Akon City’ Published by Nellie Peyton on 18 December 2020 Singer Akon says he’ll build a futuristic city in rural Senegal. Villagers don’t know what to think.
Startups solving the decades-long challenge of moving goods around in Africa Published by Alison Buckholtz on 17 December 2020 African e-logistics companies are jump-starting intra-regional trade. Investors are paying attention.
Interview: ESPRIT Group and Honoris United Universities join forces to accelerate STEM education in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 December 2020 Honoris United Universities, the pan-African network of private higher education institutions, recently welcomed Tunisia-based education group ESPRIT into the organisation.
Africa’s retail sector: Market dynamics and the opportunities available Published by Knight Frank on 2 December 2020 As a result of the economic challenges, some stemming from and others exacerbated by Covid-19, performance in Africa’s retail sector has remained subdued.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in November Published by Staff Writer on 1 December 2020 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in November 2020.
Leveraging partnerships to reach the last mile in Africa Published by ThirdWay Africa on 26 November 2020 In Africa, last-mile distribution continues to be one of the biggest challenges that companies face when attempting to deliver products and services at scale.
Tapping Africa’s $180bn internet economy opportunity Published by Alison Buckholtz and Ken Oloo on 12 November 2020 Africa’s internet economy has the potential to reach 5.2% of the continent’s GDP by 2025, contributing nearly $180 billion to its economy.
Cities instead of countries: Investors in Africa thinking in new ways about geography Published by EY Global on 9 November 2020 As investment spreads to more sectors of the African economy, investors are also thinking in new ways about its geography.
South Africa has another go at an expropriation law. What it’s all about Published by Elmien du Plessis on 6 November 2020 The proposed new law has a long history. The country has been trying for almost 12 years now to come up with expropriation legislation that is in line with the constitution.
Education in Nigeria: the next big thing? Published by Dianna Games on 4 November 2020 The underserved education sector in Nigeria is a potentially lucrative investment opportunity for companies with the right business model and sufficient scale.
South Africa’s township food economy remains underserved Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 November 2020 South Africa’s townships offer more than meets the eye for food producers and retailers.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in October Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2020 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in October 2020.