The journey so far: Harry Hare, executive director, DEMO Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 18 October 2018 ‘Entrepreneurship is a way of life.’
Here’s why the tech sector could be the next target for Chinese investment in Africa Published by Stephany Zoo on 16 October 2018 While Africa may be behind China in terms of R&D and innovation, it makes up for it with a rapidly growing population and an increasingly educated middle class that will begin to demand technological advancements.
Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines Published by Vuyo Mjimba on 16 October 2018 This approach served countries such as the US and Norway where they gave rise to globally competitive manufacturing and services industries serving the mining and oil industries.
Mobile money transfers have taken off in Somalia. But there are risks Published by Victor Odundo Owuor on 16 October 2018 Transfers in Somalia are predominantly available in US dollars, which isn’t healthy for the country’s economy.
Cameroon gaming startup trains new generation of business superheroes Published by Inna Lazareva on 15 October 2018 ‘It’s not only a job – you are building a legacy.’
The journey so far: Hilda Moraa, CEO, Pezesha Published by Justin Probyn on 11 October 2018 ‘Being profitable gives you a degree of freedom.’
Profit-making idea: Financing who the banks won’t Published by Justin Probyn on 10 October 2018 ‘Most financial institutions deny poor people access to loans, due to a lack of equity.’
Agri-entrepreneur dances to his own rhythm in Ghana Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 8 October 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of David Asiamah, founder of Ghana’s Agro Mindset.
Rwanda: Turning beetroot into wine Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 1 October 2018 Assumpta Uwamariya sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s wine industry.
Hani Salem Sonbol: Supporting a green economy in Africa through international trade Published by Hani Salem Sonbol on 1 October 2018 ITFC CEO explains how Islamic trade finance can complement African agriculture.
Startup snapshot: Platform for issuing and trading commodities on the blockchain Published by Justin Probyn on 28 September 2018 Binkabi is a decentralised commodities trading network for farmers and consumers in emerging markets.
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.’
Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities Published by Rafiq Raji on 27 September 2018 Manufacturing is challenging in Nigeria. But there is a clear desire by the government to encourage more of it.
Mobilising Kenya’s public transport Published by Vince Matinde on 25 September 2018 How Mary Mwangi capitalised on a gap in Kenya’s mobile payments market.
