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John O’ Keefe: The rise and rise of luxury spirits in Africa

Published by John O Keefe on 30 October 2018

Luxury is not solely the remit of the ultra-rich. With an increasingly upwardly mobile population, Africa presents immense opportunities for luxury brands, says Diageo executive.

Meet the Boss: Steven Isaacson, CEO, Kevro Holdings

Published by Justin Probyn on 30 October 2018

‘Something big is happening around us and I believe the African continent represents a huge opportunity.’

Turning past failures into present success: Finding international markets for mangoes from The Gambia

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 30 October 2018

‘I have failed spectacularly in this sector before. I lost everything I had at one point but it taught me a lot of lessons.’

The journey so far: John Wainaina Karanja, founder, BitHub Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018

‘Technology has tilted opportunities in favour of those who are willing to put in the work.’

Startup snapshot: Entrepreneur seeks to capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018

Veronica Motloutsi’s company, SmartDigital Solutions, is an is an internet and digital services provider and consultant.

Ameya Upadhyay: Fintech investing in Africa – beyond retail payments and nano-credit

Published by Ameya Upadhyay on 25 October 2018

While payments startups are easy to start, the market is driven by network effects, and therefore tends to move toward oligopolies.

Profit-making idea: Using blockchain to help intra-country trade in Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 24 October 2018

Peer-to-peer e-commerce has huge potential to easier facilitate trade in the African continent.

Mosquito-repellent soap and healthy smoothies: Two young entrepreneurs show how to build businesses from organic products

Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 October 2018

Mosquito-repellent soap and healthy smoothies: Two different takes from young entrepreneurs on building a business based on organic products.

Venture capital investors making big bets on African fintech

Published by Staff Writer on 19 October 2018

In more advanced economies, fintech is often seen as a disruptor of the traditional financial sector, but in African countries it is bridging gaps that have not yet been addressed by the banking industry.

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.’

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John O’ Keefe: The rise and rise of luxury spirits in Africa

Meet the Boss: Steven Isaacson, CEO, Kevro Holdings

Turning past failures into present success: Finding international markets for mangoes from The Gambia

The journey so far: John Wainaina Karanja, founder, BitHub Africa

Startup snapshot: Entrepreneur seeks to capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Ameya Upadhyay: Fintech investing in Africa – beyond retail payments and nano-credit

Profit-making idea: Using blockchain to help intra-country trade in Africa

Mosquito-repellent soap and healthy smoothies: Two young entrepreneurs show how to build businesses from organic products

Venture capital investors making big bets on African fintech

The journey so far: Harry Hare, executive director, DEMO Africa

Here’s why the tech sector could be the next target for Chinese investment in Africa

Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines

Mobile money transfers have taken off in Somalia. But there are risks

Cameroon gaming startup trains new generation of business superheroes

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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