Start-up Snapshot: Online insurance platform aims to crack the Nigerian market Published by Justin Probyn on 10 September 2015 TopCheck is a Nigerian based start-up that allows users to compare and buy car insurance online.
UK-based investment club backs Africa-focused start-ups Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2015 NewGenAngels was established by African professionals abroad who do not want to “miss out” on the emerging opportunities in Africa.
Meet the Boss: Julian Artopé, director, Ringier Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2015 ‘If you had a choice to go to university for two years or start your own business and even fail with it, I would say run your own business.’
Roaster aims to develop Nigeria’s coffee crop and culture Published by Chris Stein on 9 September 2015 Like many of its cash crops, Nigeria’s coffee sector has been neglected for years in favour of more lucrative commodities like oil.
The impact of low oil prices in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Gerard Kambou on 7 September 2015 Several of the region’s oil-exporters have revised their 2015 budgets by adjusting the oil price assumption and cutting spending, especially capital expenditures.
South African comparison site on adapting its strategy to Kenya and Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2015 Click n Compare has expanded to Kenya and Nigeria. We talk to CEO Ryan Marx on how the company plans to gain traction in these markets.
Swiss company betting on Africa for next wave of growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2015 A look at Swiss media company Ringier’s strategy in Africa.
Start-up snapshot: Trying to carve a niche in Kenya’s competitive dairy industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2015 Talking business with the founder of Fity Foods.
Look to regional markets, urges Zambeef boss Published by Staff Writer on 4 September 2015 Small-scale farmers have a vital role to play.
Industrial blades supplier profiting from Africa’s food processing growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2015 Why a Cape Town manufacturer of specialised cutting tools has turned its attention towards Africa’s food processing industry.
The Uqalo Consumer Index: Headwinds for Nigerian consumer Published by Diane Laas on 4 September 2015 Our most recent index, based on data at the end of August, has fallen to 23.2x which is its lowest level since March 2014.
Why shopping centre developer is backing the town of Tete in Mozambique Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 September 2015 Terrace Africa is betting on demand for formal retail in the remote town of Tete.
How to sell insurance to low-income earners in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 September 2015 ‘Insurance models from the west simply have not worked in Africa.’
DRC tries mega-farms to reduce food imports Published by Nick Long on 2 September 2015 The Democratic Republic of Congo is trying out a large-scale agricultural plan that is, to say the least, ambitious.
