India-Africa: A partnership with untapped potential Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 16 November 2015 India’s growth profile and development needs are similar to those of many African countries, writes Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee, a senior analyst at Deutsche Bank Research.
Bee farming provides jobs in Cameroon Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 16 November 2015 Like many educated people in Cameroon, Timothee Awanga found that a college degree did not guarantee him a better life.
Why VC firm Silvertree is investing in price comparison services in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 14 November 2015 South African-based VC firm Silvertree Internet Holdings and Kevin Tucker have acquired the price comparison platform PriceCheck from global media giant Naspers.
Meet the Boss: Julian Kyula, founder and CEO, MODE Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 November 2015 ‘A leader is not a boss,’ says Julian Kyula of financial technology company MODE.
How African companies are taking business away from multinationals Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 November 2015 Multinationals’ ambitions to tap into Africa’s growth are not going unchallenged as domestic companies fight back for market share.
A look at the ‘gigantic’ infrastructure project to connect Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2015 The US$26bn Lamu Port-Southern Sudan-Ethiopia (LAPSSET) transport corridor is expected to improve commercial linkages in the region.
It’s about time for a shift in US engagement with Africa Published by Dalberg on 12 November 2015 With the success of this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Nairobi, a lot of questions are being raised about how the US has to date engaged with sub-Saharan Africa.
Buyers want more than just the cheapest deal, says e-commerce site Rupu Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 November 2015 Kenyan e-commerce platform Rupu is shifting focus from merely offering deals and discounts, to selling higher quality curated products and services.
The real barriers to entrepreneurship in South Africa Published by Sanele Makinane on 12 November 2015 There are many obstacles entrepreneurs have to overcome before they can get their ventures off the ground.
Order within the chaos: Putting Nigeria in context Published by Cavan Osborne on 11 November 2015 When speaking with the managers of some of the listed companies, their main concerns and the risks they flag are often different to what we as outside investors see.
US private equity firm Carlyle betting on growth of African middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2015 US-based private equity firm The Carlyle Group is seeking to capitalise on expected consumer spending growth in sub-Saharan Africa.
Opportunities for African SMEs to produce consumer goods, says Choppies boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 November 2015 Untapped opportunities exist for small and medium enterprises to produce fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Africa.
Nando’s on appealing to aspirational African consumers Published by Kate Douglas on 9 November 2015 Geoff Whyte, CEO of Southern Africa for fast-food retailer Nando’s, shares his tips.
Is muscle or machine the future of agriculture in Africa? Published by Ethel Sennhauser and Chakib Jenane on 9 November 2015 It is clear that sub-Saharan Africa can no longer rely on human muscle power to feed its growing population.