The journey so far: Paul Orajiaka, CEO, Auldon (Nigeria) Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 April 2020 ‘The unstructured complexity of the business environment in Nigeria, which I operate in, do not follow paper or theoretical logic.’
Startup snapshot: Kenya’s Amitruck connects truck drivers directly with their customers Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 April 2020 Amitruck is a startup that allows transporters (owners of motorbikes, pick-ups, vans and trucks) to find and connect with customers through a mobile app.
Africa’s hunger problem is going from bad to worse Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 10 April 2020 Agricultural production in Africa could contract by up to 7%.
How this entrepreneur went where nobody goes to start dried fruit business in Mozambique Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 April 2020 In a remote area with little infrastructure and a dearth of educated workers, Jaco le Roux created a dried fruit business from scratch.
Why are not more African entrepreneurs investing in dried fruit? Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2020 What it really takes to start a successful dried fruit business.
Ethiopia’s election delay could be good news Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 6 April 2020 Ethiopia’s electoral commission has announced that its scheduled August general election will be postponed.
South African company ready to roll out low-cost ventilators for the African market Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 April 2020 South African company EPCM Holdings has reacted quickly to the heightened demand for ventilators due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Want to make money with consumer goods in northern Nigeria? Here’s what you need to know Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2020 Insight into the northern Nigerian market, the available business opportunities and what it takes for consumer goods companies to be successful in this region.
McKinsey offers four scenarios of Covid-19’s economic impact on Africa Published by Kartik Jayaram and Acha Leke and Amandla Ooko-Ombaka and Ying Sunn on 2 April 2020 McKinsey modelled four scenarios for how differing rates of COVID-19 transmission would affect Africa’s economic growth.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in March Published by Staff Writer on 2 April 2020 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in March 2020.
Kenya-based investor sees opportunity in Covid-19 crisis Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 March 2020 An East African investment firm has moved to swiftly introduce an offering it believes will find traction in these uncertain times.
Africa: crisis a once in a decade opportunity Published by Rob Eloff on 30 March 2020 A crisis is a catalyst, writes Lateral Capital’s Rob Eloff.
African entrepreneurs reveal how Covid-19 is impacting their businesses Published by Nelly Murungi on 27 March 2020 A selection of African entrepreneurs explain how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting their operations.
Time for another round of debt relief? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 March 2020 African finance ministers, along with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, have called for a suspension of debt service interest payments for the world’s poorest countries.