Interview: Why AgVentures is betting on agrifood tech in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2020 We speak to Gerhard Visagie, co-founder of AgVentures, to find out more about the firm’s investment strategy and the opportunities he sees in the agri-tech industry.
Selling clothes amid Covid-19: Kenya’s Wandia Gichuru shares her experiences Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2020 Founder of Vivo explains how the Covid-19 crisis has impacted her business.
Spotting opportunities in Ethiopia: The story of serial entrepreneur Addis Alemayehou Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 May 2020 Addis Alemayehou has built up a sizeable portfolio of business interests in Ethiopia and beyond. Here’s how he did it.
Silver linings: Post-pandemic opportunities for African SMEs Published by Bayo Oyewole on 11 May 2020 Adaptation to the new normal can present opportunities for innovative small businesses on the continent.
Profit-making idea: Put your money in the basic necessities of life, says health-tech entrepreneur Adegoke Olubusi Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 May 2020 In an uncertain world, where do you look for opportunities for investment?
Never buy into hockey-stick growth projections in Africa, says TLG Capital CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2020 Zain Latif reveals what he has learnt about investing in Africa and how he is approaching the Covid-19 crisis.
Nigerian health-tech entrepreneur believes the sector’s untapped potential is ‘incredible’ Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 May 2020 Adegoke Olubusi is currently sacrificing the luxury of sleep because the company can’t stay ahead of the demand for its products.
A mix between serviced apartments and a hotel: Nigerian talks about his hospitality business Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 May 2020 “You have the best of hotels and the best of apartments merged into one,” explains Nigerian entrepreneur Olajide Abiola.
The way forward: How Africa can make a comeback from the oil and gas downturn Published by NJ Ayuk on 5 May 2020 When demand for crude oil increases again, and it will, Africa will need exploration and production activities to resume, writes NJ Ayuk.
Cassava gets new use in Zambia: hand sanitiser Published by Danstan Kaunda on 4 May 2020 Farmers growing drought-hardy cassava are reaping a windfall as it is turned into sanitiser.
South African company JaSure sees a gap for on-the-go insurance Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 May 2020 South African company JaSure has introduced an on-demand insurance product. Co-founder Jaclyn Prior answers our questions.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in April Published by Staff Writer on 1 May 2020 A selection of private equity deal and fundraising announcements that came across our desk in April 2020.
After a decade of building and investing in African companies, Emilian Popa explains why he is bullish on these five industries Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 April 2020 While Popa has witnessed great business success stories over the past decade, he has also seen several ventures not performing according to expectations.
Covid-19 and the future of African airlines: Kenya Airways and Airlink CEOs share their views Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2020 How the pandemic is currently impacting African airlines and what the industry could look like after the crisis.