The real barriers to entrepreneurship in South Africa Published by Sanele Makinane on 12 November 2015 There are many obstacles entrepreneurs have to overcome before they can get their ventures off the ground.
Africa: Supply and demand of private equity funding capital skewed Published by RisCura on 3 November 2015 The supply of capital for large cap opportunities in Africa is outstripping the demand for capital.
Investing in Nigeria defies a simple narrative Published by Nick Ndiritu on 28 October 2015 Highs and lows come with the territory when investing in Africa – these extremes present opportunities to contrarian investors.
Equity vs debt: How should entrepreneurs fund their business ventures? Published by Business Partners team on 26 October 2015 When applying for finance, an entrepreneur should be very clear on the position and strategy of the business as this will determine what type of funding is appropriate for the business.
Kenya risks missed opportunity as an investor’s tax hub Published by Elizabeth Ndiritu on 20 October 2015 More is needed to enhance the attractiveness of Kenya as a hub for investors.
Why Barclays is investing in African fintech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 5 October 2015 ‘Many organisations and companies – especially financial institutions – are under threat from disruption.’
VC investor: Forget the middle class, Africa’s opportunity lies in low-income demand Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2015 London-based venture capital firm, TLcom Capital, has its eye on African tech companies.
Zimbabwe’s multicurrency rainbow: What locals and foreigners should know Published by Kate Douglas on 10 September 2015 Economist John Robertson says businesses should consider whether to borrow locally in a weakening rand or strengthening dollar.
How to sell insurance to low-income earners in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 September 2015 ‘Insurance models from the west simply have not worked in Africa.’
Continental reach: The rise of the pan-African bank Published by Alexandra Born and Paul Mathieu on 26 August 2015 Africa-based banks, once largely domestic, are expanding across the continent and now dominate the banking sector in many countries.
Why Investec is backing wiGroup and its mobile transaction solutions Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2015 We talk to William Alexander to learn more about the potential Investec Asset Management sees in South Africa’s wiGroup.
Four things you should know about the growth of African pension funds Published by Kate Douglas on 3 August 2015 RisCura’s Rory Ord highlights some key points around Africa’s current pension fund growth and investment.
Why telco Vodacom ventured into the funeral and life insurance game Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2015 ‘Telecom companies have large subscriber bases and it makes sense to try extract some additional value out of that.’
How South Africa’s Discovery became one of Africa’s most innovative companies Published by Adrian Gore on 10 July 2015 Discovery founder reflects on the Group’s sources of innovative energy and on the organisational efforts required to maintain that energy as the company grows.
