E-payment start-up SimplePay wants to beat cash in Nigeria Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 October 2014 How we made it in Africa interviews the entrepreneurs behind SimplePay.
Why 100m Nigerians could soon have a MasterCard in their wallets Published by Kate Douglas on 8 September 2014 Nigeria’s controversial new MasterCard-branded identity card is a huge coup for the payments company.
Visa pushing for electronic payments in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 September 2014 Visa boss highlights the need to create awareness on the benefits of electronic payments.
Africa’s M-Pesa mobile payment method debuts in Romania Published by Lisa Bryant on 15 August 2014 In a trend reversal, African technology has migrated to Europe.
The cost for banks that ignore mobile wallets would be severe Published by Gautam Jain on 13 August 2014 Banks that don’t connect their clients to mobile wallets risk becoming increasingly irrelevant.
The rise of Africa’s banking champions Published by KPMG Africa on 11 August 2014 There has been a rapid expansion of banking activities across the continent in recent years.
Why Carlyle Group CEO is bullish about private equity in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2014 If there is going to be a great explosion in private equity, it will be in Africa, says David Rubenstein.
US-Africa Summit: Six investment ideas for US firms seeking returns in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 August 2014 Investment perspectives from top business leaders.
‘While the US may be late to the party, it has a lot to offer Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2014 “US companies can do very well in Africa provided they put in the effort to understand the continent’s markets in detail.”
Africa’s local dynamos: Five companies changing the rules of business Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2014 These “local dynamos” are winning customers through innovative business models.
Fund manager explains why he is investing in Zimbabwe Published by Andrew Lapping on 1 August 2014 “I far prefer to invest in companies where things are dire and the dire scenario is expected to persist.”
African private equity deals better priced than those globally, say experts Published by Kate Douglas on 25 July 2014 “It is the right time for investors to seriously look into Africa,” says Ngalaah Chuphi, partner at Ethos Private Equity.
Discussing venture capital and entrepreneurship in Angola Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 July 2014 “Things are improving in the country but the change will not happen overnight.”
Are exchange controls a benefit or detriment to African business? Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2014 A look at the complexities of exchange controls in Africa and the role they are currently playing in South Africa.
