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The private sector’s push into Africa’s student housing market

Published by David Ndungu and Bobby Patel on 22 July 2023

Amid increasing student enrolment and a significant shortage of accommodation, private developers across Africa are adopting various investment models to construct student housing.

The startup scene in conflict-stricken Sudan: An insider’s perspective

Published by Staff Writer on 20 July 2023

Renew Capital’s investment manager for Sudan, Nour Tawfig, shares his perspective on the current situation in his home country.

Africa’s rural e-commerce opportunity: Jumia’s experience in Côte d’Ivoire

Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 July 2023

A new report by online retailer Jumia suggests a significant market opportunity for e-commerce in Africa’s rural areas.

Africa and the global risk landscape: Investor shares his perspective

Published by Paul Trites on 10 July 2023

Investor questions the common assumptions about the risks of investing in Africa relative to the rest of the world.

How Africa can profit from growing demand for plant-based protein

Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 June 2023

The global market for plant-based meat is expanding. We speak to businessman and investor Michiel Timmerman about the potential business opportunities in Africa related to the alternative protein industry.

Seeing opportunity in Africa’s creative industries with Marie Lora-Mungai

Published by Terser Adamu on 21 June 2023

Terser Adamu talks to Marie Lora-Mungai, an investor and entrepreneur specialising in Africa’s creative and sports industries.

Nigeria: Business leaders reveal 11 opportunities in agri sector

Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2023

Businesspeople and investors highlight 11 opportunities in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector, from cattle farming to baby food production.

The case for investing in African sports: Investor interview

Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 June 2023

Ibrahim Sagna, chairman of Silverbacks Holdings, discusses investment opportunities in Africa’s sports, media and entertainment, and lifestyle/fashion sectors.

Unlocking the potential of African restaurant brands with Leonard Mudachi

Published by Terser Adamu on 15 June 2023

Terser Adamu talks to Leonard Mudachi about investing in African restaurant and retail brands.

South Africa: ‘Load shedding is an opportunity’ for private equity

Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 May 2023

A closer look at private equity investment in South Africa’s power sector and emerging prospects within the industry.

Zimbabwe private sector snapshot

Published by Margaret Mandeya on 18 May 2023

A quick guide to the challenges and opportunities for the private sector in Harare and beyond.

From Nigeria to Kenya: African VC investors reveal three standout startups

Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2023

At the African Private Capital Association’s annual conference, a panel of venture capital investors in Africa were asked to each identify a company from their portfolios that excite them the most.

An investor’s view on North African healthcare opportunities

Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 May 2023

Some North African countries, including Morocco and Egypt, have emerged as attractive destinations for healthcare investments, according to Afsane Jetha, CEO of private equity firm Alta Semper.

Allan Gray’s outlook on equities in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Egypt

Published by Rami Hajjar on 11 May 2023

It has been a tumultuous first quarter of 2023, and African equities have not been spared.

Ideas

The private sector’s push into Africa’s student housing market

The startup scene in conflict-stricken Sudan: An insider’s perspective

Africa’s rural e-commerce opportunity: Jumia’s experience in Côte d’Ivoire

Africa and the global risk landscape: Investor shares his perspective

How Africa can profit from growing demand for plant-based protein

Seeing opportunity in Africa’s creative industries with Marie Lora-Mungai

Nigeria: Business leaders reveal 11 opportunities in agri sector

The case for investing in African sports: Investor interview

Unlocking the potential of African restaurant brands with Leonard Mudachi

South Africa: ‘Load shedding is an opportunity’ for private equity

Zimbabwe private sector snapshot

From Nigeria to Kenya: African VC investors reveal three standout startups

An investor’s view on North African healthcare opportunities

Allan Gray’s outlook on equities in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Egypt

Agriculture: Three crops with big business potential in Nigeria and beyond

‘I was very scared, very nervous’: Zambian entrepreneur on starting a business

Entrepreneur turns Nigerian superfood into a global export business

Zambia: A fintech success story that began at a market in Kitwe

Zambia: The entrepreneur who sold her house to build a fintech business

Apples: The next big farming opportunity in Tanzania and beyond?

Nigerian entrepreneur among Africa’s top 10 business heroes

Seven opportunities in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector

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