Investment trip: Kenya in crisis, but Africa outlook improves Published by Cavan Osborne on 27 November 2018 Growth in Kenya has been slow since the government capped the interest rate banks can charge in 2016.
Five businesswomen pushing the envelope in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 27 November 2018 Five dynamic businesswomen featured in HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK.
Levelling the playing field in Mozambique: Making growth benefit all Published by Javier Baez on 27 November 2018 Much has changed in Mozambique since the turn of the century.
South Africa: How PPPs can kickstart infrastructure development in the ailing education sector Published by Staff Writer on 27 November 2018 Government has funds available and the private sector has agility.
Regional integration in sub-Saharan Africa will aid growth, but is not without risk Published by Francisco Arizala and Matthieu Bellon and Margaux Macdonald on 27 November 2018 Greater interconnection can expose countries to each other’s good or bad fortune.
Making agriculture fashionable again: Young entrepreneurs are upgrading the image of African farming Published by Thin Lei Win on 26 November 2018 African agriculture needs a make-over to shed its old-fashioned image of backbreaking work with a hoe.
How South African tech startups scale and succeed Published by Staff Writer on 23 November 2018 Four startup founders reveal some of their secrets to success.
Meet the Boss: Michelle Kathryn Essomé, CEO, African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Published by Justin on 21 November 2018 ‘Success is when Africa attracts as much, if not more, private capital than other emerging markets.’
Talent shortage prompts entrepreneur to start a tech school in Kenya Published by Vince Matinde on 19 November 2018 Talking business with Audrey Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Moringa School.
Investors climbing into Africa’s agri and food sectors, backing everything from blueberries to beef Published by Staff Writer on 19 November 2018 Many commentators have touted Africa as the future breadbasket of the world.
McKinsey: Africa’s overlooked business revolution Published by Acha Leke and Mutsa Chironga and Georges Desvaux on 19 November 2018 Global business leaders who misunderstand Africa run the risk of missing out on one of the 21st century’s great growth opportunities.
Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2018 Lessons from the businesspeople featured in HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK.
Who are the winners and losers in Africa’s continental free trade area? Published by Rilwan Akeyewale on 13 November 2018 The agreement is expected to favour small and medium-size businesses, but skeptics have pointed to impending challenges, especially those which affect SMEs.
Inspiring quotes from 10 of Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2018 Business wisdom that will help you take your venture to the next level.