Countries

Alison Gillwald: South Africa is caught in the global hype of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Published by Alison Gillwald on 21 August 2019

Even a cursory glance at earlier industrial revolutions will show that they have not been associated with the interests of the working or underclasses.

The journey so far: Mawuli Tse, director, Solar Light Africa

Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 August 2019

‘After more than 20 years in the entrepreneurial space, and seeing all the companies that have fallen away, I can say that staying alive is in itself a big achievement.’

Vian Chinner: AI could be a welcome boost for South Africa’s battered retail sector

Published by Vian Chinner on 15 August 2019

By not considering the benefits of AI, South African retailers risk leaving money on the table.

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.

The journey so far: Michail Myburgh, co-founder, Cash Flow Capital

Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 August 2019

‘No amount of experience as an employee will prepare you to be able to lead and build a company. The only way is to do it.’

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.

The journey so far: Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder, MAX

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2019

‘Figuring out how to build and constantly motivate a high performing and talented team is extremely tough.’

The journey so far: Debbie Merdjan, CEO, Camelot Group

Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 August 2019

‘I have now learned to do a thorough due diligence prior to jumping into the deep end.’

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.

The journey so far: Samuel Amanor, CEO, BlueSPACE Africa

Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 July 2019

‘If you don’t disconnect, business can consume everything, even your friends and family.’

Jacques Morisset: How can Côte d’Ivoire escape the curse of cocoa?

Published by Jacques Morisset on 24 July 2019

Chocolate is becoming more and more of a luxury item for most consumers.

Countries

Alison Gillwald: South Africa is caught in the global hype of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The journey so far: Mawuli Tse, director, Solar Light Africa

Vian Chinner: AI could be a welcome boost for South Africa’s battered retail sector

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

The journey so far: Michail Myburgh, co-founder, Cash Flow Capital

Morocco tourism gains momentum

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

The journey so far: Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder, MAX

The journey so far: Debbie Merdjan, CEO, Camelot Group

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

The journey so far: Samuel Amanor, CEO, BlueSPACE Africa

Jacques Morisset: How can Côte d’Ivoire escape the curse of cocoa?

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

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

The journey so far: Edmund Olotu, CEO, TechAdvance

Profit-making idea: Who is going to be the next African agro-billionaire?

Alison Gillwald: South Africa is caught in the global hype of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

African entrepreneurs spot opportunity in green business

The journey so far: Mawuli Tse, director, Solar Light Africa

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

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

Vian Chinner: AI could be a welcome boost for South Africa’s battered retail sector

Profit-making idea: Protection against the devaluation of African currencies

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

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