Meet the Boss: Ashok Shah, CEO, Apollo Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 April 2014 “You cannot get rich very quickly,” says Kenyan insurer.
East Africa ‘has all the ingredients for private equity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 TBL Mirror Fund looking to “buy into the growth story” of entrepreneurial businesses.
Ashok Shah’s tale of winning in the insurance game Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 After almost four decades in the industry, Kenya’s Apollo has seen its ups and downs.
Ethiopia – cracking the local code Published by Anna Rosenberg on 8 April 2014 Anna Rosenberg shares her insights on business potential in Ethiopia.
What investors think about private equity in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 April 2014 A report shows investors are increasingly willing to back African-focused private equity funds.
Is South Africa still considered the gateway into Africa? Yay or nay? Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2014 KPMG economist talks about South Africa’s value as an entry point for business in Africa.
African firms eye London Stock Exchange to raise capital Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 March 2014 “Companies are no longer limiting capital-raising options solely to their home jurisdictions.”
Seeing investment opportunities in post-war Liberia and Sierra Leone Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 March 2014 The West Africa Venture Fund hopes to stimulate economies affected by years of conflict.
Sub-Saharan Africa: A major potential revenue opportunity for digital payments Published by McKinsey on 14 March 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa offers tantalising potential for mobile financial services, but as yet there have been few success stories.
No business is too small for a proper budget Published by Staff Writer on 5 March 2014 Thorough budgeting is beneficial to a business as it clearly impacts on its long-term growth prospects.
Entrepreneur left his banking job to launch mobile money product Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 The MPAYER product enables businesses to manage their financial and transaction systems more efficiently.
Standard Bank joint chief executive discusses Africa’s banking outlook Published by Staff Writer on 3 March 2014 Africa’s banking sector is estimated to expand faster than the region’s GDP.
‘Investors shouldn’t write off South Sudan just yet’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 February 2014 “It definitely takes a strong heart to decide to work in South Sudan.”
Will Sanusi’s suspension impact Nigeria’s market? Published by Malick Badjie on 21 February 2014 What the suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor means for the bank and the country’s financial sector.
