Startup snapshot: Angolan payments company getting in early ahead of the big banks Published by Justin Probyn on 26 April 2018 UseKamba is a mobile wallet app for Angola.
Profit-making idea: Fill the gap that is Africa’s venture debt market Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 April 2018 ‘We have had several companies that had working capital requirements which couldn’t find banks willing to extend credit and who had to instead rely on equity investments to support their growth.’
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.
The journey so far: Ivan Mbowa, CEO, Umati Capital Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 April 2018 ‘The best business opportunities are those that address significant and untapped consumer demand.’
The journey so far: Trevor Gosling, CEO, Lulalend Published by Justin Probyn on 12 April 2018 ‘Don’t be afraid to eat dirt and get uncomfortable for a couple years because the pain will all be worth it.’
Unpacking the trends in Francophone Africa’s banking industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 April 2018 Discussing the industry with PwC partner Pierre-Antoine Balu.
Yvonne Mhango: Things are looking up in Nigeria and Ghana Published by Yvonne Mhango on 7 March 2018 Renaissance Capital economist on the improving macro outlook in both West African countries.
Nick Ndiritu: Demystifying Africa’s debt markets Published by Nick Ndiritu on 23 February 2018 Allan Gray portfolio manager says the most compelling opportunities require patient capital.
Joshua Oigara: Reimagining banking in 2018 and beyond Published by Joshua Oigara on 9 February 2018 Head of Kenya-based KCB Group looks at the industry’s future.
Ben Leo: The overlooked potential of rural spaces and consumers Published by Ben Leo on 6 February 2018 The opinion that ‘rural’ always equates with ‘poor’ is no longer sound.
Providing credit in Kenya: What we can learn from this microfinance company Published by Kate Douglas on 5 December 2017 For the vast majority of people in sub-Saharan Africa, a traditional bank loan is simply not an option.
Meet the Boss: Adjoa Boateng, regional director, MicroEnsure Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2017 Micro-insurance boss shares what keeps her awake at night.
Meet the Boss: Amsalu Alemayehu, CEO, Wasasa Microfinance (Ethiopia) Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2017 ‘I don’t relax much.’
The company that turned African telcos into insurance brokers Published by Kate Douglas on 14 November 2017 Micro-insurance company thinks outside of the box.
