The future role of artificial intelligence in South African business Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2018 Artificial intelligence could add 1% to South Africa’s GDP by 2035.
Lessons from beer: Making consumer goods affordable in Africa Published by Esili Eigbe on 12 January 2018 Affordability is and will continue to be a critical theme for the success of consumer companies operating in the region.
A visa-free Africa still facing hurdles Published by Kerry Dimmer on 9 January 2018 Some countries are liberalising visas to attract investors.
Listen: Gas provider finds creative way to test concept Published by Staff Writer on 9 January 2018 Fausto Marcigot, co-founder at PayGo Energy, explains how the company tested if there was demand for its solution.
The journey so far: Fahad Awadh, co-founder, YYTZ Agro-Processing Published by Justin Probyn on 5 January 2018 ‘Throughout history, great individuals are those able to transform weakness and setbacks into strength.’
Profit-making idea: Opportunity to make processing and packaging equipment Published by Justin Probyn on 5 January 2018 African companies should learn from equipment manufacturers in Asia.
Startup snapshot: Electric bicycles powered by the Namibian sun Published by Justin Probyn on 4 January 2018 SunCycles produces solar-powered electric bicycles and scooters, among other things.
What Kenyan e-commerce firms can learn from the Chinese experience Published by Wenhao Zhang on 1 January 2018 Kenya’s e-commerce scene can be viewed as similar to that of China in the early 2000s.
Why growth in electric vehicles could mean good times for mining in the DRC Published by Justin Probyn on 19 December 2017 The DRC has the world’s largest deposits of cobalt – a key element in the batteries of electric cars.
The top 10 mistakes exporters to Africa make (Part 2) Published by Ben Longman on 15 December 2017 In the second of our two-part article, Ben Longman further examines the main risks exporters to Africa need to be aware of.
Mali’s cultural capital shows how citizen-centred development can trump gentrification Published by Jenny Mbaye on 15 December 2017 For cities that want to build their urban cultural economies while avoiding the pitfalls of gentrification, these endogenous experiences offer important insights.
Listen: Nairobi-based entrepreneur on starting a business with your own money Published by Staff Writer on 15 December 2017 ‘A lot of companies seek funding too early,’ says Audrey Cheng, founder and CEO of Moringa School.
Paul Boynton: Private equity – a return of investor confidence and greater deal flow expected in 2018 Published by Paul Boynton on 12 December 2017 One consequence of slower years is that the private equity industry has accumulated a mountain of cash while waiting for the right projects to back.
The rising need for convenience-focused businesses Published by Staff Writer on 12 December 2017 ‘It is not necessarily about offering a one-stop-shop, but rather about providing a convenient, efficient solution.’
