Kenyan startup offers buyers credit for a solar power system via mobile technology Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 October 2013 M-KOPA enables low income households to buy a d.light solar home system on an instalment basis.
The provision of affordable and middle income housing on the African continent Published by Promotional Feature on 2 October 2013 Rapid urbanisation is likely to lead to an increase in the demand for housing and service delivery.
Tenacity required to survive in real estate industry, says Ghanaian developer Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2013 Entrepreneur speaks about the challenges of growing his property company in Ghana.
Is trust a crucial factor for small businesses in Africa to succeed? Published by Jacques Morisset on 26 September 2013 Small businesses in African countries have “failed to become the main vectors of growth, job creation, and innovation”.
Congo looking forward to an economic boom in the coming years Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2013 Oil production and mining are expected to drive Congo’s growth.
Phatisa: Final close of the African Agriculture Fund at $243m Published by Promotional Feature on 19 September 2013 Phatisa has announced the successful conclusion of its fundraising for the African Agriculture Fund (AAF), with $243m in total capital commitments.
Investment: 10 considerations to doing business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 September 2013 RMB advises investors to understand the challenges and correctly assess opportunities in African economies.
Transfer pricing in Africa: A balancing act Published by Karen Miller on 18 September 2013 Transfer pricing rules, and their effective implementation, are necessary in growing African economies.
Is buying a distressed company a bargain or burden? Published by Adrian Dommisse on 17 September 2013 Buying a company at a discount can be a golden opportunity, but you have to know what you’re getting into.
Africa shakes off its Wild West image Published by Sanlam Investment Management on 16 September 2013 Success in Africa hinges on assessing and breaking down the barriers to doing business, and taking risks.
Africa must strike a delicate tax balance to nurture investment Published by Staff Writer on 16 September 2013 Insight into making tax work better on the continent.
Juhudi Kilimo couples loans with training for smallholder farmers in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2013 Social enterprise Juhudi Kilimo offers loans and training to farmers in rural Kenya.
Investment bank identifies four African countries that continue to surprise Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2013 Rand Merchant Bank highlights growth in Ghana, Rwanda and Ethiopia.
Maintaining focus has led to success for a Kenyan telecoms firm Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 September 2013 How Kenyan entrepreneur Dennis Makori has grown a $50m telecommunications business.