Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in April Published by Staff Writer on 1 May 2020 A selection of private equity deal and fundraising announcements that came across our desk in April 2020.
After a decade of building and investing in African companies, Emilian Popa explains why he is bullish on these five industries Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 April 2020 While Popa has witnessed great business success stories over the past decade, he has also seen several ventures not performing according to expectations.
Why are not more African entrepreneurs investing in dried fruit? Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2020 What it really takes to start a successful dried fruit business.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in March Published by Staff Writer on 2 April 2020 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in March 2020.
Coronavirus will hit African economies hard Published by Richard Li on 12 March 2020 The global economic outlook is looking grim and this is indeed not good news for the African continent.
Unpacking Nigeria as an investment market Published by Randolph Oosthuizen on 12 March 2020 Old Mutual portfolio manager shares his thoughts on the Nigerian market.
Egypt: An investment case for global companies Published by Cavan Osborne on 3 March 2020 Unpacking investment opportunities in Egypt.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in February Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2020 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in February 2020.
Is the time right for a single currency in West Africa? Published by Iwa Salami on 1 March 2020 The eight francophone states that form the West African Economic and Monetary Union have agreed to drop the use of the CFA franc.
Investment trip to Botswana: A diamond in the rough Published by Cavan Osborne on 18 February 2020 Unpacking investment opportunities in Botswana.
Lesotho’s budding cannabis industry sparks high hopes Published by Anita Powell on 17 February 2020 High in the mountains of Lesotho, a green revolution is growing.
Ethiopian reforms attract investor interest Published by David Lawrence on 13 February 2020 Ethiopia implemented important reforms over the last six months to allow more space for private sector investment.
Report: Africa delivers largest profits on investment Published by Henry Ridgwell on 6 February 2020 British companies have made bigger profits investing in Africa than in any other region of the world, according to a new report.
KFC Index: Which African currencies are overvalued or undervalued? Published by Staff Writer on 4 February 2020 KFC Index identifies Central African CFA franc as the most overvalued currency in Africa.
