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A glimpse into Africa’s universities and business schools of the future: Q&A with Prof. Zaheer Hamid

Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2019

Higher education institutions need to adapt if they are to remain relevant and offer their students skills that can be applied in the real world.

Spotting opportunities: Lessons from three female Libyan entrepreneurs

Published by Ulf Laessing on 1 July 2019

More and more women in Libya are using their entrepreneurial skills to create income sources for their families.

The journey so far: Edmund Olotu, CEO, TechAdvance

Published by Nelly Murungi on 27 June 2019

‘Now, when I look back, I wish I didn’t sacrifice so much living to be here.’

Ghanaian entrepreneur battling counterfeit agricultural products

Published by Laurie Goering on 25 June 2019

Bright Simons helps reduce yield loss by finding counterfeit crop seeds before they’re planted.

Investment trip to Mauritius: A hidden island under construction

Published by Cavan Osborne on 25 June 2019

Old Mutual Equities portfolio manager Cavan Osborne shares his thoughts on investment opportunities in Mauritius.

Profit-making idea: Educational institutions for the 2020s, not the 1960s

Published by Staff Writer on 25 June 2019

‘In Nigeria, our traditional schools are still educating our children for the 1960s, not the 2020s.’

The journey so far: Gregory Chama, founder, City Drive Rent a Car

Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 June 2019

‘You need to get used to putting out fires all the time. It’s a prerequisite entrepreneurial skill.’

Mohammad Amir Anwar: Most call centre jobs are a dead end for South Africa’s youth

Published by Mohammad Amir Anwar on 19 June 2019

Unlike their South African counterparts, Indian call centre workers have better career prospects, writes Mohammad Amir Anwar.

Meet the Boss: Frank Horton, chief executive officer, Mercton Resources

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2019

‘In the mining industry, you either run or be overrun. There is no time to slow down; absolutely no time to relax.’

Affordable and reliable energy pivotal to Kenya’s delivery of its ‘Big Four Agenda’

Published by Mphokolo Makara on 12 June 2019

Kenya’s energy sector can enhance the country’s economic growth.

Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success

Published by Affiong Williams on 10 June 2019

ReelFruit founder Affiong Williams describes the value of learning from your peers.

The journey so far: John Armah, CEO, Orios Group

Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 June 2019

‘Not all passions become business opportunities.’

Funke Okubadejo: Nigeria – so many people, too little reform

Published by Funke Okubadejo on 5 June 2019

Actis real estate director shares thoughts on Nigerian economy.

The journey so far: Margaret Hirsch, co-founder, Hirsch’s

Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2019

‘My advice to entrepreneurs is to never borrow a cent. Sell your skills, in the beginning, to get yourself money.’

Countries

A glimpse into Africa’s universities and business schools of the future: Q&A with Prof. Zaheer Hamid

Spotting opportunities: Lessons from three female Libyan entrepreneurs

The journey so far: Edmund Olotu, CEO, TechAdvance

Ghanaian entrepreneur battling counterfeit agricultural products

Investment trip to Mauritius: A hidden island under construction

Profit-making idea: Educational institutions for the 2020s, not the 1960s

The journey so far: Gregory Chama, founder, City Drive Rent a Car

Mohammad Amir Anwar: Most call centre jobs are a dead end for South Africa’s youth

Meet the Boss: Frank Horton, chief executive officer, Mercton Resources

Affordable and reliable energy pivotal to Kenya’s delivery of its ‘Big Four Agenda’

Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success

The journey so far: John Armah, CEO, Orios Group

Funke Okubadejo: Nigeria – so many people, too little reform

The journey so far: Margaret Hirsch, co-founder, Hirsch’s

Investor bullish on education in West Africa

Doing business in Somalia: unpacking the realities on the ground

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

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