Profile: ‘It pays to solve a really big problem,’ says Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Published by Justin Probyn on 3 November 2016 The Nigerian entrepreneur has three start-ups behind him. His fourth, Flutterwave, was launched this year.
Nigeria’s rapidly growing youth population: A blessing or curse? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 November 2016 Africa-focused professionals weigh in.
Political tensions continue to weigh on investor confidence in South Africa Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 3 November 2016 Alleged political interference in key South African institutions is threatening the country’s chances of keeping its sovereign rating above junk status.
How calling your mother can help you get a micro-loan in Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2016 Micro-loan provider, Tala, uses smartphone data to determine credit scores.
What it’s like to be a small business in Nigeria Published by Gbenga Onalaja on 31 October 2016 Kehinde Oyeleke, CEO of SME funding firm Seedvest, on operating in a recession and what small loans mean to a business.
RwandAir: Punching above its weight? Published by Michael Otieno on 31 October 2016 Recent decisions to add routes and aircraft have garnered criticism.
South Africa’s growth outlook set to improve – Old Mutual Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2016 The effects of load shedding, high food prices, and drought will start to wear off.
Using Kenya’s gold medal reputation to build a running shoe brand Published by Justin Probyn on 28 October 2016 A big part of Enda Athletics’ mission is to show the world that Kenya can produce internationally competitive products.
The Nairobi co-working space tempting start-ups away from coffee shops Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 October 2016 Setting up a successful co-working space is less straightforward than it seems.
Why Zambia’s top food business attracted investment from UK’s CDC Published by Kate Douglas on 27 October 2016 Zambeef is a leading farm-to-shop supplier of meat, dairy, eggs, edible oils and flour. It operates the in-store butcheries for Shoprite, one of Africa’s top supermarket chains.
The many opportunities Angolan entrepreneurs have and the help they need to seize them Published by Justin Probyn on 27 October 2016 Ahead of Global Entrepreneurship Week Angola, an interview with the event’s organiser, Jose Carlos Santos.
Early investors score big time with Rwandan banana wine Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2016 Turning a small investment into thousands of crates sold in east Africa.
Africa’s most valuable business worth less than what it owns Published by Loni Prinsloo, Bloomberg News on 24 October 2016 The whole company is worth only US$72bn, less than its $88bn stake in Shenzhen-based Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Kenyan coffee company trying to win tea drinkers over Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 October 2016 Rockbern coffee is trying to grow its local market.
