Sectors

The journey so far: Ivan Mbowa, CEO, Umati Capital

Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 April 2018

‘The best business opportunities are those that address significant and untapped consumer demand.’

Smart Lagos: Status, prospects and opportunities

Published by Rafiq Raji on 18 April 2018

‘A smart city is a destination where hard and soft infrastructures are integrated with technology and securely connected together.’

Profit-making idea: Tapping into Kenya’s affordable housing market

Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 April 2018

Affordable housing options have not caught up with the rate of population growth and urban migration.

Startup snapshot: Somaliland delivery business on what it would do with a $1m investment

Published by Justin Probyn on 18 April 2018

Gulivery provides third-party delivery services for restaurants, grocers, shops and e-commerce companies.

Investing in Africa’s future champions

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2018

What you need to know about backing startups in Africa.

Music: Nigeria’s new export

Published by Franck Kuwonu on 17 April 2018

PwC projects Nigerian music sales revenues to reach $88m by 2019.

Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: City master plans

Published by Otavio Veras on 13 April 2018

By 2030, cities in sub-Saharan Africa will be home to 715 million people, or 47% of the population.

The journey so far: Trevor Gosling, CEO, Lulalend

Published by Justin Probyn on 12 April 2018

‘Don’t be afraid to eat dirt and get uncomfortable for a couple years because the pain will all be worth it.’

Interview: The woman behind Malawi’s first tech hub

Published by Eunice Baguma Ball on 10 April 2018

Rachel Sibande started mHub with no capital and only bits of donated furniture.

Startup snapshot: Edtech company helping Africa turn the page

Published by Justin Probyn on 6 April 2018

‘It’s important to be market-led and to adapt to its shifting needs on a regular basis,’ says Snapplify CEO.

Marubini Raphulu: The inevitability of renewable energy and how South Africa will benefit

Published by Marubini Raphulu on 5 April 2018

Hulisani CEO talks renewable energy.

The journey so far: Deepa Dosaja, CEO, Deepa Dosaja

Published by Justin Probyn on 5 April 2018

‘The conventional business idea that one must hire people with numerous degrees and higher-level education is one that I feel is outdated.’

Africa Deal Roundup Q1 2018: Substantial private equity activity in the energy sector

Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 April 2018

The first quarter of 2018 saw substantial private equity deal activity in the energy sector, particularly renewable power.

Entrepreneur Mogau Seshoene wants to grow traditional South African food empire

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 3 April 2018

Mogau Seshoene sees untapped opportunity in traditional food.

Sectors

The journey so far: Ivan Mbowa, CEO, Umati Capital

Smart Lagos: Status, prospects and opportunities

Profit-making idea: Tapping into Kenya’s affordable housing market

Startup snapshot: Somaliland delivery business on what it would do with a $1m investment

Investing in Africa’s future champions

Music: Nigeria’s new export

Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: City master plans

The journey so far: Trevor Gosling, CEO, Lulalend

Interview: The woman behind Malawi’s first tech hub

Startup snapshot: Edtech company helping Africa turn the page

Marubini Raphulu: The inevitability of renewable energy and how South Africa will benefit

The journey so far: Deepa Dosaja, CEO, Deepa Dosaja

Africa Deal Roundup Q1 2018: Substantial private equity activity in the energy sector

Entrepreneur Mogau Seshoene wants to grow traditional South African food empire

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Ghana will grow faster than any other economy this year, the IMF says why

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Entrepreneur hoping to ride Egypt’s first tech unicorn into the emerging market transportation sunset

The journey so far: Edmund Olotu, CEO, TechAdvance

Africa from the inside: Will the continent’s trade fortunes change?

Peeling back the layers on the role of private security companies in Africa

Vian Chinner: AI could be a welcome boost for South Africa’s battered retail sector

Profit-making idea: Protection against the devaluation of African currencies

Morocco’s Sabrina Bouzidi: Entrepreneurial energy and can-do spirit

The journey so far: Michail Myburgh, co-founder, Cash Flow Capital

Morocco tourism gains momentum

Can disruptive technologies be a catalyst to transform African agriculture?

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