Agribusiness in Africa: CEOs cautiously optimistic Published by PwC on 6 March 2018 Despite the opportunities of cross-border expansion, companies have a number of challenges to overcome.
From solar irons to shavers, off-grid power push aims to light up incomes Published by Isaiah Esipisu on 6 March 2018 African renewable energy fund backs businesses that aim to cut up-front costs of clean power.
Rob Shuter: Building a business for the long-term in Africa Published by Rob Shuter on 2 March 2018 MTN CEO explains the core principles behind the telecommunication giant’s success.
The journey so far: Thomas Gottschalk, CEO, Mobisol Published by Justin Probyn on 1 March 2018 ‘A good CEO should have a genuine interest in the business in its entirety.’
Kenya: Distressed asset real estate investing – is now the time to be buying? Published by Staff Writer on 1 March 2018 Fusion Capital director of real estate discusses opportunities to look out for.
Cryptocurrencies and media protection – an unlikely marriage Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 February 2018 How Custos capitalised on a gap in the digital rights protection market.
Olive oil company learns that a good product means little if you can’t sell it Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 February 2018 Husband-and-wife team builds top olive oil producer.
Nick Ndiritu: Demystifying Africa’s debt markets Published by Nick Ndiritu on 23 February 2018 Allan Gray portfolio manager says the most compelling opportunities require patient capital.
The journey so far: Kenfield Griffith, CEO, mSurvey Published by Justin Probyn on 22 February 2018 ‘We believe customer loyalty is critical to the success of any business; and that can only be achieved by obtaining feedback.’
From refugee to royalty: Sierra Leone designer champions ethical fashion Published by Zoe Tabary on 20 February 2018 ‘I thought rather than go to China or India, where I know nothing about the working conditions, why not make clothes in Sierra Leone?’
Kenya: Young people are rediscovering that farming can pay Published by Caroline Wambui on 20 February 2018 Poor job prospects and low pay in cities are pushing young people to return home and take up farming.
Single air transport market: The benchmark for African economic integration Published by Joel Ng and Densua Mumford on 14 February 2018 A unification of 12 countries’ air markets could result in some 155,000 jobs and $1.3bn additional GDP to their economies.
The journey so far: Wesley Lynch, CEO, Snapplify Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2018 ‘Some businesses are the wrong businesses to be in or based on the wrong ideas, and I think it’s important to know when to move on.’
Kenya’s flower producers eye US market Published by Daniel Schearf on 13 February 2018 Flower producers are hoping direct flights set to open between Nairobi and New York could help them put down roots in the US.
