Banking & Financial Services

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.

European investor backs Somalia’s private sector

Published by Staff Writer on 22 March 2023

Swedfund has committed $5 million to the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, an investment vehicle targeting Somali SMEs.

A more inclusive pension system in Nigeria with Tunji Andrews

Published by Terser Adamu on 16 March 2023

In Episode #60 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Tunji Andrews, who is the CEO of Awabah. The digital platform helps millions of Nigerians get on the Micro Pension Scheme.

Banking & Financial Services

M-Pesa’s foray into Ethiopia marks start of a mobile money showdown

Linking the African diaspora to investment opportunities back home with Gerrad Olisa-Ashar

Transaction and investment advisory in Africa with Nneka Chime

The startup scene in conflict-stricken Sudan: An insider’s perspective

Africa and the global risk landscape: Investor shares his perspective

Nigeria: Profiting from cashless bus rides in Lagos

Financing climate-friendly equipment for SMEs in Africa with Mélanie Keïta

Sub-Saharan Africa to post 4.2% growth in 2024 amid downside risks

Nigeria: Investing in African agriculture and real estate with Subomi Plumptre

Allan Gray’s outlook on equities in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Egypt

Making investment opportunities accessible to all Africans with Kola Oyeneyin

Is South Africa investable?

European investor backs Somalia’s private sector

A more inclusive pension system in Nigeria with Tunji Andrews

Tanzania: Honey business grows revenues by 475% in four years

Kenya: How this entrepreneur found opportunity in fish cookies

Investing like Warren Buffett in Tanzania, Malawi and beyond

Tanzania: A multi-million-dollar business supplying bananas and more

How this company is tapping into Malawi’s agribusiness opportunities

Investing in African agribusiness, Warren Buffett style

Tanzanian apples; Nigerian superfood; Zambian fintech: 2024’s top interviews

Four South African entrepreneurs to watch

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