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How Africa’s entrepreneurs are changing the direction of globalisation

Published by Rapelang Rabana on 28 January 2019

Africa is in a position to solve its challenges using exponential technologies, and in doing so, it can leapfrog what exists in countries with higher gross national income.

Meet the Boss: Colin Iles, MD, Absa Group Limited

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 January 2019

‘I’m not great at relaxing. My worst nightmare is being forced to experience a massage or sunbathe on the beach.’

Startup snapshot: Using Airbnb bookings as collateral for loans

Published by Justin Probyn on 16 January 2019

AirAdvance provides cash advances for Airbnb hosts based on their confirmed future bookings.

Meet the Boss: Clive Butkow, CEO, Kalon Venture Partners

Published by Justin Probyn on 7 December 2018

‘I believe that every person should be in permanent beta and a work in progress, as learning is a journey not a destination.’

Due Diligence: ‘Spreadsheets are always wrong,’ says private equity boss

Published by Michael Avery on 30 November 2018

‘You need to be able to roll with the punches and keep making the right decisions in difficult times.’

South Africa: How PPPs can kickstart infrastructure development in the ailing education sector

Published by Staff Writer on 27 November 2018

Government has funds available and the private sector has agility.

How South African tech startups scale and succeed

Published by Staff Writer on 23 November 2018

Four startup founders reveal some of their secrets to success.

The journey so far: Madoda Khuzwayo, CEO, Hiringly

Published by Justin Probyn on 15 November 2018

‘The truth is nothing can fully prepare you for the life as an entrepreneur.’

The journey so far: Themba Ndala, director, Ritevac Media

Published by Justin Probyn on 8 November 2018

‘Success is not a one-man show, it’s teamwork.’

Meet the Boss: Steven Isaacson, CEO, Kevro Holdings

Published by Justin Probyn on 30 October 2018

‘Something big is happening around us and I believe the African continent represents a huge opportunity.’

Startup snapshot: Entrepreneur seeks to capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018

Veronica Motloutsi’s company, SmartDigital Solutions, is an is an internet and digital services provider and consultant.

Meet the Boss: Jurie Swart, CEO, African Infrastructure Investment Managers

Published by Justin Probyn on 13 October 2018

‘I had to carve out my own path from a young age and learn very quickly to be amiable and get on well with others.’

The journey so far: Katlego Maphai, co-founder and CEO, Yoco

Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2018

‘There’s a great deal of personal sacrifice as you’re building something up. It takes all of you.’

Startup snapshot: Opportunity and risk in Africa’s untapped insurance industry

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 September 2018

Inclusivity Solutions delivers insurance products through digital channels in Cotê d’Ivoire, Rwanda and Kenya.

South Africa

How Africa’s entrepreneurs are changing the direction of globalisation

Meet the Boss: Colin Iles, MD, Absa Group Limited

Startup snapshot: Using Airbnb bookings as collateral for loans

Meet the Boss: Clive Butkow, CEO, Kalon Venture Partners

Due Diligence: ‘Spreadsheets are always wrong,’ says private equity boss

South Africa: How PPPs can kickstart infrastructure development in the ailing education sector

How South African tech startups scale and succeed

The journey so far: Madoda Khuzwayo, CEO, Hiringly

The journey so far: Themba Ndala, director, Ritevac Media

Meet the Boss: Steven Isaacson, CEO, Kevro Holdings

Startup snapshot: Entrepreneur seeks to capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Meet the Boss: Jurie Swart, CEO, African Infrastructure Investment Managers

The journey so far: Katlego Maphai, co-founder and CEO, Yoco

Startup snapshot: Opportunity and risk in Africa’s untapped insurance industry

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities

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

What happened to the Single African Sky?

There is nothing surprising about Tunisia’s election

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Shaun Jayaratnam: US-China trade war and its impact on Africa

The journey so far: James Lightfoot, co-founder, The Latitude Hotels Group

The desert won’t fix Africa’s power problem – not yet anyway

How African footballers who play in Europe spend their money

Africa needs to brace itself for more austerity

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