Meet the Boss: Stanley Munyao, CEO, Musoni Kenya Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 14 September 2017 ‘I set a target for myself to be a CEO in 10 years and I have been able to achieve that despite slight barriers.’
Creative industries and the informal sector Published by Omolade Oladipo on 14 September 2017 With proper investment in creative talents in sub-Saharan Africa, ideas can be turned into successful businesses.
The journey so far: Etop Ikpe, CEO, Cars45 Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2017 Etop Ikpe believes the concept of fake it till you make it is ‘completely misunderstood’.
Can you bank on banking stocks now? Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 13 September 2017 South African banks have found themselves in the crosshairs for quite some time.
Seizing Africa’s rapidly-growing food market that could be worth $1tn by 2030 Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2017 Opportunities opening up as imports are substituted with high-value locally-produced food.
Nighttime football game a sign of improving situation in Mogadishu Published by Mohamed Olad Hassan on 12 September 2017 Although the match took place under tight security, it was historic for the city.
African countries need to rethink how they trade with each other Published by Andrew Skipper on 11 September 2017 If Africa wants to change how it trades with the rest of the world, it needs to start by rethinking how it trades with itself.
Startup snapshot: Moroccan platform aiming to ‘Uberise’ healthcare Published by Justin Probyn on 11 September 2017 DabaDoc is a Morocco-based online platform that allows users to book appointments with medical professionals.
Research: Tackling the energy crisis in Nigeria – a case for solar Published by Ola Olaniyi on 11 September 2017 While every available source of energy should be pursued, solar PV provides an opportunity to immediately deliver solutions at different scales.
The journey so far: Ademola Adesina, CEO, Rensource Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2017 ‘I wish I knew how much emotional volatility is involved in being an entrepreneur.’
South Africa insight: GDP rebound is likely to falter in 2H Published by Mark Bohlund And Jamie Murray on 5 September 2017 After expanding by a strong 2.5% in 2Q, South Africa’s economy is unlikely to carry as much momentum into 3Q.
How Walvis Bay is positioning itself to become the trade hub for Southern Africa Published by Confidence Musariri on 5 September 2017 Walvis Bay is redeveloping its port to attract more business.
Desalination? Africa should rather manage its water resources better Published by Andrew Slaughter on 5 September 2017 There’s a case to be made that desalination (removing salt from sea water) is energy-expensive and environmentally harmful.
Private schools gain a foothold in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Lisa Vives on 5 September 2017 Experts wary over corporate takeover of education.
