Five common mistakes to avoid when setting up a business in Africa Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 6 May 2015 Mistakes first-time investors (especially those from the diaspora) make when embarking on the journey to build a business in Africa.
Allan Gray on finding investment opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2015 Investing in Africa has its constraints, but the continent also presents a range of compelling opportunities.
Start-up snapshot: Smarter factories with cameras that act as human eyes Published by Justin Probyn on 5 May 2015 Egyptian start-up QEYE produces technology that can detect defects in cloth, such as holes and errors in colour and dyeing.
Thought leadership: Enabling emerging enterprises for growth Published by Paul Malherbe on 5 May 2015 It is vital that efforts towards enterprise development are met with the appropriate management and skills development support.
Reducing the risks of investing in agri-preneurs: How this Kenyan is doing it Published by Kate Douglas on 4 May 2015 “There is nothing genius about what we decided to do.”
Participating in the agricultural value chain can bring exponential returns Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2015 The need for a business approach to farming is more important than ever.
Tanzanian tech entrepreneurs gradually making their mark Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 May 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Johnpaul Barretto, co-founder of tech innovation space Kinu.
Ethiopia: Big demand for housing, hotels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 May 2015 Ethiopia’s capital is undergoing a major construction boom.
Africa’s overlapping trade blocs trigger illegal trade Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2015 A look at how overlapping membership of trade regimes can trigger illegal trade, using Kenya’s sugar sector as an example.
Thought leadership: What China’s economic shift means for Africa Published by Martyn Davies on 30 April 2015 Economist Martyn Davies takes an in-depth look at China’s economic structural changes, and what they mean for Africa.
Why foreign-educated Ethiopians are returning home Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 April 2015 Young professionals are heading back home after spending years living and studying abroad.
No cash needed using South Africa’s SnapScan Published by Justin Probyn on 29 April 2015 “We tried to design a product which allowed absolutely everybody to be part of the formal side of the economy.”
Financing a franchise: How to do it right Published by Staff Writer on 29 April 2015 There are numerous options available to fund a franchise, but each require careful evaluation and management.
How do African countries stack up against other emerging markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 28 April 2015 And should African markets be doing more to compete for global investment?
