The journey so far: Hilda Moraa, CEO, Pezesha Published by Justin Probyn on 11 October 2018 ‘Being profitable gives you a degree of freedom.’
Profit-making idea: Financing who the banks won’t Published by Justin Probyn on 10 October 2018 ‘Most financial institutions deny poor people access to loans, due to a lack of equity.’
Agri-entrepreneur dances to his own rhythm in Ghana Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 8 October 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of David Asiamah, founder of Ghana’s Agro Mindset.
Rwanda: Turning beetroot into wine Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 1 October 2018 Assumpta Uwamariya sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s wine industry.
Hani Salem Sonbol: Supporting a green economy in Africa through international trade Published by Hani Salem Sonbol on 1 October 2018 ITFC CEO explains how Islamic trade finance can complement African agriculture.
Startup snapshot: Platform for issuing and trading commodities on the blockchain Published by Justin Probyn on 28 September 2018 Binkabi is a decentralised commodities trading network for farmers and consumers in emerging markets.
The journey so far: Katlego Maphai, co-founder and CEO, Yoco Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2018 ‘There’s a great deal of personal sacrifice as you’re building something up. It takes all of you.’
Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities Published by Rafiq Raji on 27 September 2018 Manufacturing is challenging in Nigeria. But there is a clear desire by the government to encourage more of it.
Mobilising Kenya’s public transport Published by Vince Matinde on 25 September 2018 How Mary Mwangi capitalised on a gap in Kenya’s mobile payments market.
The journey so far: Mary Mwangi, CEO, Data Integrated Published by Justin Probyn on 20 September 2018 ‘Partnerships and networks are tough but necessary to get ahead.’
Startup snapshot: Opportunity and risk in Africa’s untapped insurance industry Published by Justin Probyn on 19 September 2018 Inclusivity Solutions delivers insurance products through digital channels in Cotê d’Ivoire, Rwanda and Kenya.
A good idea comes to fruition Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 17 September 2018 Afie Braimoh sees untapped opportunity in Nigeria’s dried fruit industry.
The journey so far: Michael Femi Simeon, CEO, VoguePay Published by Justin Probyn on 13 September 2018 ‘If I take a decision on something, I have to make sure it is equitable.’
Investment in renewable energy sector continues to power forward Published by Staff Writer on 13 September 2018 Africa’s grid-connected electricity deficit coupled with its wealth of renewable resources, like sunshine, make it an attractive destination for energy investors.
