Four ways to become a ‘business baobab’ in Africa Published by Acha Leke on 3 September 2019 The integration of Africa’s economies offers exciting opportunities for companies that craft bold yet wise geographic expansion strategies.
How can the African private sector woo China? Published by Jinghao Lu on 3 September 2019 By understanding what underlies Chinese overseas financing strategies, African private businesses may be better positioned to leverage Chinese finance.
Meet the Boss: Eran Feinstein, CEO, DPO Group Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 September 2019 ‘I need to know that the people I work with have handled failure and bounced back.’
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in August Published by Staff Writer on 2 September 2019 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in August 2019.
Let’s face it – African agriculture is in crisis Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 30 August 2019 Food security across Africa is deteriorating.
What to make of South Africa’s ‘new’ growth plan? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 29 August 2019 South African finance minister Tito Mboweni has announced an economic growth plan aimed at kick-starting the country’s stalling economy.
Startup snapshot: Nigerian AI-driven platform helps reduce health insurance fraud Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2019 Nigeria-based Curacel provides intelligent fraud detection and claim fast-tracking technology for African health insurers.
Congo’s ‘new’ government is anything but Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 August 2019 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday announced a new government.
Raising Ghana’s land productivity can transform national economy Published by International Food Policy Research Institute on 26 August 2019 Although Ghana has done well with its minerals and cocoa exports, it has been less effective at producing more manufactured and nontraditional agricultural exports.
WeBuyCars: Used car retailer fuels growth through digitalisation Published by PwC on 23 August 2019 WeBuyCars has become South Africa’s largest second-hand car retailer by going digital.
Startup snapshot: Doing away with paper sales receipts Published by Staff Writer on 23 August 2019 Johannesburg-based Snapslip Holdings is a digital receipting and analytics application.
Startup snapshot: Zimbabwean duo allows everyone to participate in the business of farming Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2019 YouFarm allows people to invest in crops and livestock and share the profits with the farmers when the produce goes to market.
African entrepreneurs spot opportunity in green business Published by Franck Kuwonu on 19 August 2019 Innovative startups that address climate change, protect the environment and provide jobs.
Africa from the inside: Will the continent’s trade fortunes change? Published by Hannah Edinger on 16 August 2019 Africa is often touted as the last continent still to industrialise.
