Ghana: Spotting a gap in the banking industry with Tarek Mouganie Published by Terser Adamu on 3 September 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Tarek Mouganie, the founder of Affinity, a digitally-driven financial institution that provides banking products to the underserved and unbanked in Ghana.
Making borders matter less: How MFS Africa created a digital payment network Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 26 August 2023 The story of how MFS Africa built a digital payment network that connects African countries to each and to the world.
M-Pesa’s foray into Ethiopia marks start of a mobile money showdown Published by Conrad Onyango on 23 August 2023 As Safaricom introduces M-Pesa in Ethiopia, aiming to replicate its immense success in Kenya, a battle with the existing market leader is imminent.
Linking the African diaspora to investment opportunities back home with Gerrad Olisa-Ashar Published by Terser Adamu on 6 August 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Gerrad Olisa-Ashar, co-founder of Diaspora Investment Partners Africa, a networking platform connecting private investors to entrepreneurs in Africa.
Transaction and investment advisory in Africa with Nneka Chime Published by Terser Adamu on 26 July 2023 In Episode #80 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Nneka Chime, a partner at CrossBoundary Advisory and based in Lagos, Nigeria.
The startup scene in conflict-stricken Sudan: An insider’s perspective Published by Staff Writer on 20 July 2023 Renew Capital’s investment manager for Sudan, Nour Tawfig, shares his perspective on the current situation in his home country.
Africa and the global risk landscape: Investor shares his perspective Published by Paul Trites on 10 July 2023 Investor questions the common assumptions about the risks of investing in Africa relative to the rest of the world.
Nigeria: Profiting from cashless bus rides in Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2023 A top venture capital investor identified Touch and Pay as one of the most exciting startups in his portfolio. We find out more.
Financing climate-friendly equipment for SMEs in Africa with Mélanie Keïta Published by Terser Adamu on 15 June 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Mélanie Keïta, co-founder and CEO of Melanin Kapital.
Sub-Saharan Africa to post 4.2% growth in 2024 amid downside risks Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2023 The IMF expects sub-Saharan Africa to rebound in 2024, with Senegal set to outperform.
Nigeria: Investing in African agriculture and real estate with Subomi Plumptre Published by Terser Adamu on 23 May 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Subomi Plumptre, CEO of Volition Cap, an asset management firm based in Nigeria.
Allan Gray’s outlook on equities in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Egypt Published by Rami Hajjar on 11 May 2023 It has been a tumultuous first quarter of 2023, and African equities have not been spared.
Making investment opportunities accessible to all Africans with Kola Oyeneyin Published by Terser Adamu on 8 May 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Kola Oyeneyin, CEO of the Opportunik Global Fund (OGF), which is a private wealth fund designed by Africans for Africans.
Is South Africa investable? Published by Izak Odendaal on 27 April 2023 Investment strategist looks at how South Africa stacks up against its emerging market peers.