Nick Ndiritu: What lies ahead for Africa’s frontier markets? Published by Nick Ndiritu on 27 January 2020 The Allan Gray Africa ex-SA Equity Fund’s performance over the past year was downright disappointing, writes Nick Ndiritu
Startup snapshot: Zimbabwean duo allows everyone to participate in the business of farming Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2019 YouFarm allows people to invest in crops and livestock and share the profits with the farmers when the produce goes to market.
Guarded optimism on new Zimbabwe dollar Published by Nick Ndiritu on 15 July 2019 This past quarter, Zimbabwe reintroduced its national currency, reviving bitter memories of the hyperinflation period.
New Zim or not new Zim? Published by Ian Macleod on 13 July 2019 Is change really taking place in Zimbabwe? Or is it more of the same-old, same-old?
Zimbabwe’s beef industry stampedes back to life Published by Ray Mwareya on 26 April 2019 After a decade in limbo, beef farmers are back in business.
Business trip to Zimbabwe: Searching for investment opportunities Published by Cavan Osborne on 1 April 2019 We went to Zimbabwe to see if there is an investment opportunity to make a positive return. For now, we will wait.
The journey so far: Simbarashe Mhuriro, MD, Oxygen Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 6 December 2018 ‘Be presentable, but don’t go out of your way trying to look like a million dollars when you don’t have the money.’
Startup snapshot: ‘Collaboration is the new innovation,’ says Zimbabwean incubator CEO Published by Justin Probyn on 11 October 2018 B2C Coworking is a Zimbabwean business accelerator, incubator and coworking space.
Mthuli Ncube: A Zimbabwe national venture capital fund? Published by Mthuli Ncube on 3 September 2018 Zimbabwe needs to develop sources of equity funding, real ‘patient capital’, says former chief economist of AfDB.
Meet the Boss: Trevor Ncube, chairman, Alpha Media Holdings Published by Justin Probyn on 19 July 2018 ‘Many people think that l have a say in what gets published in our newspapers.’
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.
Ten priorities for getting agriculture moving in Zimbabwe Published by Ian Scoones on 26 January 2018 With new ownership patterns, the agricultural sector has a much more diffuse base. Today there are many small- to medium-sized farms, rather than a few major players.
Five African countries to watch in 2018 Published by Roddy Barclay on 24 January 2018 Five key African markets which face notable challenges in the year ahead.
Zimbabwe – Where to now? Published by Dianna Games and Jaco Maritz on 15 January 2018 Under the right leadership there is no reason why Zimbabwe should not quickly begin the long rebuilding process.
