Growing appetite for tech products in Angola, says venture capital fund Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2014 “There is a growing appetite for high-end consumer products such as smartphones.”
Discussing venture capital and entrepreneurship in Angola Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 July 2014 “Things are improving in the country but the change will not happen overnight.”
Danone acquires stake in dairy company linked to Kenyan president Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 July 2014 French food giant Danone has bought a 40% stake in East African milk processor Brookside Dairy.
Three things you should understand about African stock markets Published by Kate Douglas on 16 July 2014 What investors should know about using Africa’s stock markets to tap into its growth story.
African tech investor wants to back rule-breaking, unconventional thinkers Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2014 Mbwana Alliy identifies the traits and qualities he looks for in an entrepreneur.
Certain guerrilla tactics required to develop energy projects in Africa Published by Colin Corbishley and Venetia Govender on 2 July 2014 Investec team shares learnings from financing and developing a power project in Mozambique.
Kolo Touré backs investment fund targeting wealthy African footballers Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 June 2014 The African Opportunities for Footballers Fund targets wealthy football players looking to invest in the continent.
Meet the Boss: Andrew Youn, founder, One Acre Fund Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2014 Non-profit fund boss advocates using the principles of business to advance a meaningful cause.
Meet the Boss: Mbwana Alliy, managing partner, Savannah Fund Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 June 2014 Fund manager encourages African countries to trade with each other.
What One Acre Fund can teach us about supporting African small-scale farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 23 May 2014 “Instead of giving handouts, we invest in farmers to generate a permanent gain in income.”
UK supermarket billionaire setting up investment vehicle for East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 May 2014 Lord David Sainsbury’s Msingi will support new companies in key sectors.
A look at funding SMEs for inclusive growth in Africa Published by Dapo Okubadejo on 20 May 2014 SMEs are drivers of the economy and inclusive growth.
Can corporate venture capital plug Africa’s funding gap? Published by Sean Ndiho Obedih on 16 May 2014 Sean Ndiho Obedih, founding partner of Sobek Ventures, discusses the potential for CVC in Africa.
Young Malian talks about impact investing in francophone Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 15 May 2014 Issam Chleuh sees opportunity for entrepreneurs to be innovators in Africa’s French-speaking countries.