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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.

Peeling back the layers on the role of private security companies in Africa

Published by The Conversation on 16 August 2019

Private military and security companies are increasingly being contracted in Africa. But there are big gaps in understanding their impact.

Morocco’s Sabrina Bouzidi: Entrepreneurial energy and can-do spirit

Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2019

At age 37, Sabrina Bouzidi has already accomplished more than many people do in a lifetime.

Morocco tourism gains momentum

Published by Hugo Bourhis on 9 August 2019

Morocco is on its way to becoming a premier destination for an increasing number of tourists.

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2019

Designing a profitable business model.

How data science in and for Africa can blaze new trails

Published by Wim Delva on 3 August 2019

Data science, led by Africa-based scientists, could play a key role in addressing all of the continent’s crucial needs.

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in July

Published by Staff Writer on 2 August 2019

A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in July 2019.

Major shifts in Nigeria’s consumer landscape

Published by Staff Writer on 31 July 2019

‘Competition for consumers’ wallets has never been tougher.’

Ugandan entrepreneurs cook up eco-friendly dryer to cut food waste

Published by John Okot on 29 July 2019

Affordable machine to dry fruit and vegetables helps farmers stop harvests spoiling and burns green briquettes, not charcoal, for heat.

Startup snapshot: Connecting Kenya’s rural small scale farmers to urban traders

Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2019

Taimba is a Nairobi-based agtech startup that runs a cashless platform connecting rural small scale farmers to urban retailers.

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 23 July 2019

A handful of Africa’s most dynamic growth businesses targeting the agriculture sector.

Kenya’s avocado farmers eye Chinese market, but there’s a catch

Published by Rael Ombuor on 22 July 2019

Kenya has signed a deal to export avocados to China, making it the only African nation to sell the fruit to the huge Chinese consumer market.

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

Published by Staff Writer on 16 July 2019

Running your own company is an intense rollercoaster ride, where the highs are high, and the lows debilitatingly low.

South Africans skip lines, get medicine from vending machines

Published by Thuso Khumalo on 15 July 2019

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Africa from the inside: Will the continent’s trade fortunes change?

Peeling back the layers on the role of private security companies in Africa

Morocco’s Sabrina Bouzidi: Entrepreneurial energy and can-do spirit

Morocco tourism gains momentum

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

How data science in and for Africa can blaze new trails

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in July

Major shifts in Nigeria’s consumer landscape

Ugandan entrepreneurs cook up eco-friendly dryer to cut food waste

Startup snapshot: Connecting Kenya’s rural small scale farmers to urban traders

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Kenya’s avocado farmers eye Chinese market, but there’s a catch

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

South Africans skip lines, get medicine from vending machines

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities

Ghana will grow faster than any other economy this year, the IMF says why

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success

Why don’t Africa’s resource exporters collaborate?

What happened to the Single African Sky?

There is nothing surprising about Tunisia’s election

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Shaun Jayaratnam: US-China trade war and its impact on Africa

The journey so far: James Lightfoot, co-founder, The Latitude Hotels Group

The desert won’t fix Africa’s power problem – not yet anyway

How African footballers who play in Europe spend their money

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