Diversity in tech: Joining the boys for golf? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 October 2015 We talk to Ethel Cofie, founder of Women in Tech Africa, about the state of women representation in the industry.
Reverse the tide: African companies can also succeed in China Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 October 2015 Over the last decade, numerous Chinese state-owned and private companies have invested in Africa. But there are also opportunities for African businesses to expand to China.
Passion driven investment a favoured strategy of the wealthy, says Standard Bank Published by Margaret Nienaber on 19 October 2015 The market for alternative investments is much like other markets.
How M-KOPA sold solar systems to over 250,000 low-income customers Published by Staff Writer on 19 October 2015 M-KOPA’s success so far is due to a combination of innovative technology, an effective rural distribution system, a compelling value proposition, and a strong focus on customer care.
Running a free zone in Nigeria: Q&A with LADOL’s managing director Published by Kate Douglas on 16 October 2015 ‘In Nigeria we could do with 10 or 15 LADOLs, providing different infrastructure for different business focuses.’
South Africa’s sporting and economic scorecard Published by Mark Mobius on 16 October 2015 Similar to sports teams, promising economies sometimes fail to play to their full potential, and South Africa’s economy has seen some struggles in the past few years.
What Nigeria can do to weather low oil prices and slow economic growth Published by Kalu Ojah on 13 October 2015 Nigeria’s pace of economic growth is forecast to slow to 2.63% in 2015, more than half the 2014 rate.
Strategies for African companies to expand into Asia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 October 2015 Asia holds ‘exciting expansion opportunities’ for African companies thinking of going global.
Why R&B star Akon developed a financing model for solar energy in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 October 2015 We talk to Akon about his solar energy initiative in Africa.
Fund manager expecting broader opportunities to exit renewable energy assets Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 October 2015 The Africa Renewable Energy Fund hopes to exit its investments within 10 years.
Talking financing of African companies with Alkebulan Published by Kate Douglas on 6 October 2015 ‘I would say the biggest challenge companies face is the cost of finance.’
Why Barclays is investing in African fintech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 5 October 2015 ‘Many organisations and companies – especially financial institutions – are under threat from disruption.’
Strive Masiyiwa: If I started again I’d do agriculture, says telecoms tycoon Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2015 ‘Oh I wish I was starting again. I wouldn’t do telephones. I would go into agriculture.’
Competitiveness: South Africa makes U-turn, Rwanda keeps improving and Guinea loses Published by Kate Douglas on 4 October 2015 The World Economic Forum’s recently released Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016 reveals how 37 African economies compete globally.