Financing a franchise: How to do it right Published by Staff Writer on 29 April 2015 There are numerous options available to fund a franchise, but each require careful evaluation and management.
Consumer demand will drive the next wave of African private equity investments Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2015 KPMG’s Dapo Okubadejo argues US private equity houses are more bullish than European counterparts.
Ethiopia’s banking industry slowly evolving Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 April 2015 Ethiopia’s financial services industry is one of the least developed in the region.
Africans to surge up the ranks of ultra-high-net-worth individuals over the next decade Published by Staff Writer on 18 March 2015 The number of ultra-high net worth individuals in Africa will increase by 59% over the next 10 years.
Financing boda-bodas in Uganda: Where banks say no, this entrepreneur says yes Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2015 Michael Wilkerson is one of the founders of Tugende, a company that offers a lease-to-own model to help Ugandan boda-boda drivers own their own motorcycle.
Mobile financial services in Africa not as advanced as some might think Published by Boston Consulting Group on 11 March 2015 Although there has been a surge of mobile money use in sub-Saharan Africa, mobile money services are really just getting started.
MasterCard talks Zimbabwe’s remittance market and the role of mobile money Published by Kate Douglas on 9 March 2015 A look at MasterCard’s partnership with Steward Bank and EcoCash to assist remittance transfers.
African pension funds should invest more in local private equity, says fund manager Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2015 Pension funds in Africa should direct more money towards financing private equity firms that fund local enterprises.
Bitcoin exchange expands to Kenya, sees potential in using M-Pesa Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2015 Global Bitcoin exchange Igot has been granted access to the mobile money service M-Pesa, currently used by about 17 million Kenyans.
Study: Weather-based insurance benefits farmers Published by Kim Lewis on 24 February 2015 A new study shows that weather-based insurance will help smallholder farmers to withstand the effects of climate change and market shocks.
Factors private equity firms consider when investing in African mining Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2015 Private equity industry experts discuss what they consider when looking at potential mining deals.
Aggressive strategy required to reduce the unbanked in Nigeria – but possible Published by Staff Writer on 17 February 2015 Nigerian banking continues to face significant headwinds – in relation to both revenue and costs.
Meet the Boss: Ismail Ahmed, founder, WorldRemit Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2015 “Coming across sceptics in professional life can actually be more useful than advice. It makes me work even harder towards my vision.”
Meet the Boss: Jannie Mouton, founder, PSG Published by Kate Douglas on 13 February 2015 “Thinking back, my biggest lesson was back when I was fired because I was too relaxed and too sure of myself.”
