Views from the ground

Investing in Nigeria: Discipline is key, says asset manager

Published by Rami Hajjar on 5 May 2021

As Covid-19 struck and the oil price collapsed, the share prices of asset management firm Allan Gray’s main holdings, particularly the banks, halved in Nigerian naira terms.

The digital infrastructure imperative in African markets

Published by Aubrey Hruby on 13 April 2021

The Biden administration has the opportunity to work with flagship US tech companies to accelerate and scale critical digital infrastructure to the benefit of Americans and Africans alike, writes Aubrey Hruby.

Agribusiness in Africa needs disruptive, non-traditional investment models

Published by Henri de Villeneuve on 9 April 2021

Too often strategic investors attempt to make projects fit within traditional, short-term funding models that are doomed for disappointment, writes Henri de Villeneuve.

10 African venture and startup predictions for 2021

Published by Eliot Pence on 6 February 2021

A top 10 list of predictions – some more speculative than others – on Africa’s growing startup and venture sector for the year ahead.

2021 outlook for Africa: Things fall apart?

Published by Richard Li on 2 February 2021

The coronavirus pandemic exposed all the major vulnerabilities of African economies, writes Richard Li.

How Covid-19 did what poverty could not: Convince Africa it needs to manufacture

Published by Franklin Olakunle Amoo on 20 January 2021

Africa needs to take manufacturing seriously.

Going to the cinema in Lagos isn’t just about the movie that’s showing

Published by Anulika Agina on 8 January 2021

In Lagos, cinema audiences don’t go to the movies for the film alone. There’s more.

Africa’s digital revolution needs data centres

Published by Kabir Chal and Funke Okubadejo on 28 December 2020

An early mover opportunity exists to establish a network of pan-African data centres.

Ethiopia’s business environment and untapped opportunities: Investor shares insights

Published by Berhane Demissie on 17 December 2020

Berhane Demissie, managing partner at Cepheus Growth Capital, sheds light on business conditions in Ethiopia.

Standard Bank: Accelerating towards Africa’s digital future

Published by Nina Triantis on 16 December 2020

Africa’s technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector has, for the most part, seen a boon because of the pandemic.

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for African petrostates?

Published by Richard Li on 14 December 2020

At least half of all African countries are involved in oil exploration and production.

What I learnt from my fish farming business in rural Angola

Published by Mario Mendes on 13 December 2020

About five years ago, I started a small catfish farm on a piece of rural land owned by my parents.

‘Its pure, hardcore survival’: Jumia Uganda CEO on business conditions in light of Covid-19

Published by Ron Kawamara on 11 December 2020

Ecommerce CEO explains how Covid-19 and the lockdown have impacted Uganda’s business environment.

Fred Swaniker: Opportunities in post-Covid-19 Africa

Published by The Africa List on 9 December 2020

Whilst conditions this year have added to the existing challenges of doing business in Africa, Swaniker sees now as a time of opportunity and innovation.

Views from the ground

Investing in Nigeria: Discipline is key, says asset manager

The digital infrastructure imperative in African markets

Agribusiness in Africa needs disruptive, non-traditional investment models

10 African venture and startup predictions for 2021

2021 outlook for Africa: Things fall apart?

How Covid-19 did what poverty could not: Convince Africa it needs to manufacture

Going to the cinema in Lagos isn’t just about the movie that’s showing

Africa’s digital revolution needs data centres

Ethiopia’s business environment and untapped opportunities: Investor shares insights

Standard Bank: Accelerating towards Africa’s digital future

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for African petrostates?

What I learnt from my fish farming business in rural Angola

‘Its pure, hardcore survival’: Jumia Uganda CEO on business conditions in light of Covid-19

Fred Swaniker: Opportunities in post-Covid-19 Africa

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

Nine business ideas to pursue in Africa: Poultry, cannabis, vocational training and more

South African soft drink brand taps into global health trend

Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice

Uber-for-tractors platform makes agricultural machinery affordable for African small-scale farmers

How to build a private schools business in Africa

31-year-old Nigerian reveals how he established his rice production business

Namibia: Entrepreneur quits job and moves back home to start agribusiness venture

Profit-making idea: Import substitution of fish in Nigeria

From farm to shop: How this company streamlines Senegal’s fresh produce supply chain

Building a retail chain in East Africa: The story of Goodlife Pharmacy

Rwanda: Entrepreneur grows meat processing business into a regional exporter

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Peace and stability; democracy; and the rule of law

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Deepening financial inclusion

Bamboo toothbrushes: Kenyan company taps into eco-conscious market

Hospital-at-home startup seeks to disrupt traditional healthcare in South Africa

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