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.
Loans to women is smart economics Published by Zipporah Musau on 7 July 2015 Table banking may not be a complex financial concept, but it is making a difference in the lives of thousands of women in rural Kenya.
Crowdfunding for businesses growing in Africa Published by Gillian Parker on 6 July 2015 Crowdfunding platforms are increasingly bridging the finance gap and offering African start-ups a lifeline.
Borrowing responsibly: Africa’s debt challenge Published by Jocelyne Sambira on 2 July 2015 Are African countries borrowing too much, too fast?
Interview: Running a Bitcoin business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 July 2015 Through BitPesa, users in Kenya and Tanzania can receive Bitcoin from nearly anywhere in the world and exchange it instantly to local currency.
FarmDrive: De-risking lending to smallholder farmers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 June 2015 FarmDrive seeks to transform the way smallholder farmers get access to financial services.
