American oil entrepreneur Dan Eberhart now scouting opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 March 2015 Dan Eberhart, who made his money in the US oilfield services industry, is now looking for opportunities in Africa.
MasterCard talks Zimbabwe’s remittance market and the role of mobile money Published by Kate Douglas on 9 March 2015 A look at MasterCard’s partnership with Steward Bank and EcoCash to assist remittance transfers.
Online travel company Wego discusses its plans in mobile-first Africa Published by Blaise Hopkinson on 4 March 2015 Singapore-based Wego looks to 4G to disrupt Africa’s travel metasearch space.
African private equity firms increasingly able to mobilise much-needed capital Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2015 New AVCA report reveals thriving deal and fundraising environment in Africa.
Consumer goods: Steps to effectively access the Kenyan market Published by Karimi Kiambi on 27 February 2015 For all its business and investment potential, the country can be a hard nut to crack.
Zimbabwe: Africa’s best-kept secret? Published by Anna Rosenberg on 25 February 2015 Anna Rosenberg finds Zimbabwe holds large opportunities for business, despite the country’s dire economic and political crisis.
Factors private equity firms consider when investing in African mining Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2015 Private equity industry experts discuss what they consider when looking at potential mining deals.
Nigerian business culture and incentives: An inside perspective Published by David Sand on 18 February 2015 A look at Nigerian business culture and the incentives that will give companies a much needed edge over their competitors.
Tony Blair’s principles for partnerships between African governments and investors Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2015 Tony Blair’s five principles that govern mutually-beneficial relationships between African governments and foreign investors.
US investment into Africa has only just begun, says CEO of Invest Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 February 2015 “There is a tsunami of money coming. America is just beginning to muscle up with capital and come to Africa,” says Robert Hersov.
Zambia: High potential, but the country is at a crossroad Published by Anna Rosenberg on 9 February 2015 Zambia has all ingredients for economic success, but erratic and inconsistent government policies hold back growth.
Five African investment hotspots for 2015 Published by Alvaro Sobrinho on 30 January 2015 I’m often asked where I’ll will be investing in the coming months and years? So here are five hotspots that I’d highlight for 2015.
‘South African wine industry must adjust its Africa strategy, before it loses out’ Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2015 The majority of Africans shop at informal outlets, and this is where South African wines need to improve their presence, says Craig Irving.
Ex-Apple CEO’s mobile phone brand Obi wants to crack the African market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 January 2015 Obi phones are targeted at “young, tech-savvy and aspirational youth”.
