Understanding the informal economy in African cities: Recent evidence from Kampala Published by Angus Morgan Kathage on 20 March 2018 The International Labour Organisation estimates that more than 66% of total employment in sub-Saharan African is in the informal sector.
Investment trip: Finding pearls in Uganda, the heart of Africa Published by Cavan Osborne on 12 March 2018 Cavan Osborne, a portfolio manager at Old Mutual Equities, writes about a recent visit to Uganda.
The richest woman in South Africa shares her career journey Published by Staff Writer on 12 March 2018 ‘I really did understand how to run a business and how to make money.’
Kenyan businesswoman shares advice on building a thriving tech company Published by Eunice Baguma Ball on 8 March 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of serial entrepreneur Hilda Moraa.
Yvonne Mhango: Things are looking up in Nigeria and Ghana Published by Yvonne Mhango on 7 March 2018 Renaissance Capital economist on the improving macro outlook in both West African countries.
Ghanaian entrepreneur finds success by growing and selling coconuts Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 March 2018 Adowarim Lugu-zuri, CEO of Wazuri Ghana Limited, sees untapped opportunity in Ghana’s coconut industry.
Neither borders nor boundaries stop this executive from Senegal Published by Staff Writer on 6 March 2018 Talking business with Anta Babacar Ngom, CEO of Senegal’s largest poultry company.
From solar irons to shavers, off-grid power push aims to light up incomes Published by Isaiah Esipisu on 6 March 2018 African renewable energy fund backs businesses that aim to cut up-front costs of clean power.
Kenya: Distressed asset real estate investing – is now the time to be buying? Published by Staff Writer on 1 March 2018 Fusion Capital director of real estate discusses opportunities to look out for.
Cryptocurrencies and media protection – an unlikely marriage Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 February 2018 How Custos capitalised on a gap in the digital rights protection market.
Olive oil company learns that a good product means little if you can’t sell it Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 February 2018 Husband-and-wife team builds top olive oil producer.
One year of Ghana’s implementation of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Published by Dode Seidu on 23 February 2018 The ratification came at a critical period in the country’s political and economic history.
The journey so far: Kenfield Griffith, CEO, mSurvey Published by Justin Probyn on 22 February 2018 ‘We believe customer loyalty is critical to the success of any business; and that can only be achieved by obtaining feedback.’
From refugee to royalty: Sierra Leone designer champions ethical fashion Published by Zoe Tabary on 20 February 2018 ‘I thought rather than go to China or India, where I know nothing about the working conditions, why not make clothes in Sierra Leone?’
