Alain Ebobissé: Infrastructure in Africa – investors noticing the commercial opportunities Published by Alain Ebobisse on 4 July 2018 Improving Africa’s infrastructure is challenging, but it is also an important commercial opportunity, writes CEO of Africa50.
Michelle Ashworth: What role can DFIs play in promoting the African VC ecosystem? Published by Michelle Ashworth on 29 June 2018 Venture consultant likens Africa’s young VC market to that of Europe’s, China’s and India’s just prior to the maturation of their ecosystems.
Maurizio Caio: Why are there so few unicorns in Africa? Published by Maurizio Caio on 22 June 2018 TLcom Capital founder discusses venture capital in Africa.
Sheel Gill: ‘M&A’ remains a boardroom agenda item for CEOs in East Africa Published by Sheel Gill on 8 June 2018 KPMG East Africa deal advisory head looks at M&A trends.
Gerald Gondo: African urbanisation – a changing dynamic Published by Gerald Gondo on 30 May 2018 Urbanisation is synonymous with infrastructure, writes Gerald Gondo.
Kutlwano Ramaboa: Africa’s business schools need to be locally relevant and globally wise Published by Kutlwano Ramaboa on 24 May 2018 Are international business school rankings a useful benchmark or distraction from purpose? asks Kutlwano Ramaboa.
Li Peng: ICT investment and partnership key to fuelling Africa’s digital growth Published by Li Peng on 17 May 2018 Digitisation has a significant effect on employment, writes Huawei’s president of the southern Africa region.
Dele Kuti: Africa could be the world’s next big oil and gas energy play Published by Dele Kuti on 10 May 2018 Africa’s oil and gas market is likely to grow for at least the next 20 years, writes Standard Bank’s Dele Kuti.
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.
NJ Ayuk: Congo and OPEC – a marriage of mutual need Published by NJ Ayuk on 30 April 2018 For Congo, OPEC membership means greater access to information, partnerships, contacts and a voice at the decision-making table, writes CEO of Centurion Law Group.
Shakir Akorede: How a single market would transform Africa’s economy Published by Shakir Akorede on 20 April 2018 Entrepreneur on Africa’s new path towards a single continental market.
Adisa Amanor-Wilks: Social entrepreneurship an amazing tool that can help African development Published by Adisa Amanor-Wilks on 12 April 2018 Founder of communications agency talks entrepreneurship.
Marubini Raphulu: The inevitability of renewable energy and how South Africa will benefit Published by Marubini Raphulu on 5 April 2018 Hulisani CEO talks renewable energy.
Caroline Kende-Robb: These are the eight reasons why 2018 could be Africa’s year Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 18 March 2018 Nearly a third of African economies will grow by around 5%, says chief advisor at the Education Commission.