The journey so far: Jean-Philippe Kayobotsi, CEO, Brioche Café Bistro Published by Justin Probyn on 17 May 2018 ‘A good idea is not a guarantee of funding. It is important to know that in advance, not to be discouraged, but to be prepared.’
The financial services sector in Sudan Published by Johan Burger on 14 May 2018 Investors with the requisite risk appetite have several opportunities to select from, should they be interested in targeting Sudan.
Due Diligence: ‘Out of 26 investments, we’ve only lost money on one deal’ Published by Michael Avery on 14 May 2018 Medu Capital co-founder Nhlanganiso Mkwanazi says private equity is not as glamorous as it looks.
Baking from the heart: Breaking into the fast-moving consumer goods industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 May 2018 Mother-and-daughter-team build expanding bakery business.
Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: Driving demand for affordable housing Published by Otavio Veras on 14 May 2018 The fastest-growing urban centres are the small towns with less than 300,000 people.
African entrepreneurs reveal the toughest situations they’ve had to deal with Published by Staff Writer on 13 May 2018 Business challenges, and how to overcome them.
Ghana is ready for investment, says CEO of Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Published by Sherah Beckley on 10 May 2018 ‘We need to capture all of our resources and harness indigenous capital to mutual benefit of investors.’
Profit-making idea: Old clothes – restyle, reinvigorate, burn Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2018 Deepa Dosaja believes there is opportunity in breathing new life into old garments or burning them for energy.
Turning tables on female boundaries Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 7 May 2018 Talking business with Lucy Agwunobi, co-founder of Arredo by TRT.
Doing business in Sudan: Investments and untapped opportunities Published by Johan Burger on 7 May 2018 The country has a GDP of US$96bn, which is higher than East African favourites of Ethiopia and Kenya, in spite of having had to endure USA sanctions and embargoes.
Startup snapshot: ‘You win some and you learn some,’ says financial services entrepreneur Published by Justin Probyn on 4 May 2018 Nigeria-based StartCredits is a financial services startup that allows users to compare loans from a variety of financial institutions.
The journey so far: Ian Henderson, MD, Superior Homes Kenya Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 May 2018 ‘The best way to learn is the hard way – through experience, just so long as it’s not too costly.’
Andrew Lapping: Investing in Africa – does the value outweigh the risks? Published by Andrew Lapping on 30 April 2018 Fund manager elaborates about opportunities in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Egypt.
NJ Ayuk: Congo and OPEC – a marriage of mutual need Published by NJ Ayuk on 30 April 2018 For Congo, OPEC membership means greater access to information, partnerships, contacts and a voice at the decision-making table, writes CEO of Centurion Law Group.
