‘Mobile money has moved from this new thing into an industry,’ says MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 9 April 2014 Some 70% of world’s active mobile money users are in sub-Saharan Africa.
Meet the Boss: Ashok Shah, CEO, Apollo Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 April 2014 “You cannot get rich very quickly,” says Kenyan insurer.
African seaports: Upgrade or drown Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 9 April 2014 A World Bank study notes that only a few African seaports are world class.
Off the beaten track: Business lessons from building bamboo bikes Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2014 Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative co-founder Bernice Dapaah speaks about the challenges of starting a business.
East Africa ‘has all the ingredients for private equity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 TBL Mirror Fund looking to “buy into the growth story” of entrepreneurial businesses.
Ashok Shah’s tale of winning in the insurance game Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 After almost four decades in the industry, Kenya’s Apollo has seen its ups and downs.
Ethiopia – cracking the local code Published by Anna Rosenberg on 8 April 2014 Anna Rosenberg shares her insights on business potential in Ethiopia.
Is Facebook planning to use drones to connect Africa? Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 April 2014 Facebook might soon be providing internet access to rural parts of Africa through high-altitude drones.
Africa flies on a wing and a prayer Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 7 April 2014 Air transport reforms are needed to unlock the industry’s full potential across the continent.
African Land Investments eyeing malls in key markets across the continent Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 April 2014 Property investment firm aims to grow its portfolio to US$500m.
What investors think about private equity in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 April 2014 A report shows investors are increasingly willing to back African-focused private equity funds.
Is South Africa still considered the gateway into Africa? Yay or nay? Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2014 KPMG economist talks about South Africa’s value as an entry point for business in Africa.
Light at the end of the tunnel Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 4 April 2014 Africa’s promising power sector is generating interest in renewable sources.
‘We didn’t cancel a single flight during the crisis,’ says DHL Mali country manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2014 “Mali has gone through a difficult time. It is getting back slowly.”
