Sectors

Mohammad Amir Anwar: Most call centre jobs are a dead end for South Africa’s youth

Published by Mohammad Amir Anwar on 19 June 2019

Unlike their South African counterparts, Indian call centre workers have better career prospects, writes Mohammad Amir Anwar.

Africa’s energy landscape transitions to base load-capable renewables

Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2019

Technology disruption presents opportunity for renewables, African utilities and their funders.

Meet the Boss: Frank Horton, chief executive officer, Mercton Resources

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2019

‘In the mining industry, you either run or be overrun. There is no time to slow down; absolutely no time to relax.’

Millennial agripreneurs are transforming African farming

Published by Douglas Broom on 17 June 2019

Farming, and the economic viability of many African countries, is blossoming with the help of agri-tech.

The journey so far: Fred Swaniker, founder, African Leadership Group

Published by Nelly Murungi on 13 June 2019

‘Execution beats ideas any day.’

Affordable and reliable energy pivotal to Kenya’s delivery of its ‘Big Four Agenda’

Published by Mphokolo Makara on 12 June 2019

Kenya’s energy sector can enhance the country’s economic growth.

Funke Okubadejo: Nigeria – so many people, too little reform

Published by Funke Okubadejo on 5 June 2019

Actis real estate director shares thoughts on Nigerian economy.

Profit-making idea: Who is going to be the next African agro-billionaire?

Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2019

Agribusiness is one big untapped African opportunity, says Fred Swaniker.

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.

Sectors

Mohammad Amir Anwar: Most call centre jobs are a dead end for South Africa’s youth

Africa’s energy landscape transitions to base load-capable renewables

Meet the Boss: Frank Horton, chief executive officer, Mercton Resources

Millennial agripreneurs are transforming African farming

The journey so far: Fred Swaniker, founder, African Leadership Group

Affordable and reliable energy pivotal to Kenya’s delivery of its ‘Big Four Agenda’

Funke Okubadejo: Nigeria – so many people, too little reform

Profit-making idea: Who is going to be the next African agro-billionaire?

Aubrey Hruby: A new kind of company is revolutionising Africa’s gig economy

The journey so far: Margaret Hirsch, co-founder, Hirsch’s

Nike, MTN, Dangote: Ranking Africa’s top brands

Malian entrepreneur fights digital exclusion for the illiterate with voice-based social media app

The journey so far: Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, founder, APO Group

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

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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