Thoughts on Russia’s economic ties with Africa Published by Charles Robertson on 19 June 2019 Russia is giving increasing attention to Africa.
Meet the Boss: Frank Horton, chief executive officer, Mercton Resources Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2019 ‘In the mining industry, you either run or be overrun. There is no time to slow down; absolutely no time to relax.’
Millennial agripreneurs are transforming African farming Published by Douglas Broom on 17 June 2019 Farming, and the economic viability of many African countries, is blossoming with the help of agri-tech.
Affordable and reliable energy pivotal to Kenya’s delivery of its ‘Big Four Agenda’ Published by Mphokolo Makara on 12 June 2019 Kenya’s energy sector can enhance the country’s economic growth.
More work lies ahead to make Africa’s new free trade area succeed Published by Frank Mattheis and Ueli Staeger on 11 June 2019 The road ahead to an effective free trade agreement that delivers results to Africans is still long.
Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success Published by Affiong Williams on 10 June 2019 ReelFruit founder Affiong Williams describes the value of learning from your peers.
Tech entrepreneur warns of the danger of organisational cholesterol Published by Ian Russell on 3 June 2019 Ian Russell explains how to see this silent killer before it hits your organisation.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy private equity deals and announcements in May Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2019 A selection of deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in May 2019.
Nike, MTN, Dangote: Ranking Africa’s top brands Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2019 The most admired brands on the continent.
Ghana will grow faster than any other economy this year, the IMF says why Published by Charlotte Edmond on 28 May 2019 The West African nation has staged a remarkable comeback.
Malian entrepreneur fights digital exclusion for the illiterate with voice-based social media app Published by Caroline Dubois on 27 May 2019 Mamadou Gouro Sidibé has created an app for social networking for those who can’t read.
Entrepreneur hoping to ride Egypt’s first tech unicorn into the emerging market transportation sunset Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 May 2019 Mostafa Kandil talks about the building blocks for Swvl’s incredible success and the dream of building Egypt’s first tech unicorn.
The role of rural women in making home brew: a Rwandan case study Published by Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu on 20 May 2019 The possibility of indigenous beverages to contribute to economic empowerment.
IFC case study: Tanzanian consumer goods company expands to Rwanda Published by Christine Wambaa on 20 May 2019 Business is booming for Bakhresa, a company that produces wheat flour.
