Investment trip to Kenya: Insights from Old Mutual Equities Published by Cavan Osborne on 14 May 2019 Old Mutual’s Cavan Osborne writes about a recent business trip to Kenya.
Generational success: Growing a used car dealership into a diverse business group Published by PwC on 13 May 2019 Adil Popat has diversified and grown his father’s car dealership business into a big player in the Kenyan economy – spanning financial services, vehicle sales, hospitality and real estate.
Entrepreneurship funds in Africa: distinguishing the good from the bad Published by Aubrey Hruby on 6 May 2019 Some entrepreneurship support models work better than others. Governance and structure is key to their success, or failure.
Billionaire Christo Wiese’s impeccable timing: Judging the diamond market just right Published by TJ Strydom on 6 May 2019 Well-known for his business acumen in the retail industry, South African businessman Wiese timed the purchase and sale of a diamond mine to perfection.
Finding value in frontier African markets Published by Nick Ndiritu on 5 May 2019 Is investing in frontier African markets worth the hassle?
Technological innovations from entrepreneurs are making agriculture appealing again Published by Laurie Goering on 29 April 2019 Digital applications increase the economic security of choosing agriculture as a career.
The great reskill: Is Africa ready to train the future workforce of the world? Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 April 2019 The youth of today need to be taught how to learn in order to be ready for a future of constant digital change.
Zimbabwe’s beef industry stampedes back to life Published by Ray Mwareya on 26 April 2019 After a decade in limbo, beef farmers are back in business.
Africa’s megacities a magnet for investors Published by Finbarr Toesland on 23 April 2019 Megacities, cities with a population of at least 10 million, are sprouting everywhere in Africa.
Setting architecture trends in Ghana one building at a time Published by Erla Rabe on 20 April 2019 ArchXenus, the first women-led architecture firm in Ghana, excels at creating inclusive spaces. Founder Nana Akua Birmeh, lets the buildings speak for themselves.
Scramble for Africa 2.0 Published by Justin Eng and Taimur Khan on 16 April 2019 China and the Gulf States are pumping billions of dollars into Africa.
Tanzanian food entrepreneur understands the value of branding Published by Erla Rabe on 15 April 2019 Providing consistent high-quality products, packaging and branding led to success for Jennifer Bash, Tanzanian-based CEO of Alaska Tanzania.
Tapping into digital technology platforms to boost farming productivity in Africa Published by Johan Burger on 15 April 2019 Technology is making it easier to get involved in the various sub-sectors of the agriculture industry.
Growth in sub-Saharan Africa remains below 3%, three years after crisis Published by Staff Writer on 10 April 2019 Growth in sub-Saharan Africa has been downgraded to 2.3% for 2018.
