Aubrey Hruby: A new kind of company is revolutionising Africa’s gig economy Published by Aubrey Hruby on 3 June 2019 Across African markets, companies are pioneering business models that bridge the formal and informal sectors.
The journey so far: Margaret Hirsch, co-founder, Hirsch’s Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2019 ‘My advice to entrepreneurs is to never borrow a cent. Sell your skills, in the beginning, to get yourself money.’
Nike, MTN, Dangote: Ranking Africa’s top brands Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2019 The most admired brands on the continent.
Malian entrepreneur fights digital exclusion for the illiterate with voice-based social media app Published by Caroline Dubois on 27 May 2019 Mamadou Gouro Sidibé has created an app for social networking for those who can’t read.
The journey so far: Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, founder, APO Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 May 2019 ‘Cemeteries are full of talented entrepreneurs who didn’t meet the right people, who faced bad timing, or who just didn’t have the right kind of support.’
Entrepreneur hoping to ride Egypt’s first tech unicorn into the emerging market transportation sunset Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 May 2019 Mostafa Kandil talks about the building blocks for Swvl’s incredible success and the dream of building Egypt’s first tech unicorn.
The role of rural women in making home brew: a Rwandan case study Published by Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu on 20 May 2019 The possibility of indigenous beverages to contribute to economic empowerment.
IFC case study: Tanzanian consumer goods company expands to Rwanda Published by Christine Wambaa on 20 May 2019 Business is booming for Bakhresa, a company that produces wheat flour.
The journey so far: Feleg Tsegaye, founder, Deliver Addis Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 May 2019 ‘Hire people who see things differently than you [do] for the roles you’re weakest at.’
Investment trip to Kenya: Insights from Old Mutual Equities Published by Cavan Osborne on 14 May 2019 Old Mutual’s Cavan Osborne writes about a recent business trip to Kenya.
Kola Masha: Agriculture could be Nigeria’s job creation engine Published by Kola Masha on 13 May 2019 Young smallholders face the problem of not having the economies of scale to be profitable. The Babban Gona model aims to address this issue, writes Kola Masha.
The journey so far: Jonas Schwarz Lausten, co-owner, Nordic Hotels Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 May 2019 ‘To be an entrepreneur equally takes a positive mindset and pure willpower to get stuff off the ground.’
Profit-making idea: Starting a tourism-related business in Côte d’Ivoire Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2019 Côte d’Ivoire wants to be Africa’s fifth biggest tourism destination by 2025.
Billionaire Christo Wiese’s impeccable timing: Judging the diamond market just right Published by TJ Strydom on 6 May 2019 Well-known for his business acumen in the retail industry, South African businessman Wiese timed the purchase and sale of a diamond mine to perfection.
