Spotting opportunities in Ethiopia: The story of serial entrepreneur Addis Alemayehou Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 May 2020 Addis Alemayehou has built up a sizeable portfolio of business interests in Ethiopia and beyond. Here’s how he did it.
Silver linings: Post-pandemic opportunities for African SMEs Published by Bayo Oyewole on 11 May 2020 Adaptation to the new normal can present opportunities for innovative small businesses on the continent.
Profit-making idea: Put your money in the basic necessities of life, says health-tech entrepreneur Adegoke Olubusi Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 May 2020 In an uncertain world, where do you look for opportunities for investment?
Interview: A vision for the future of education in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 7 May 2020 ‘There is a growing number of higher education institutions in Africa sensitive to the need for rapid educational reform,’ says Professor Yusuf Karodia.
Nigerian health-tech entrepreneur believes the sector’s untapped potential is ‘incredible’ Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 May 2020 Adegoke Olubusi is currently sacrificing the luxury of sleep because the company can’t stay ahead of the demand for its products.
A mix between serviced apartments and a hotel: Nigerian talks about his hospitality business Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 May 2020 “You have the best of hotels and the best of apartments merged into one,” explains Nigerian entrepreneur Olajide Abiola.
The way forward: How Africa can make a comeback from the oil and gas downturn Published by NJ Ayuk on 5 May 2020 When demand for crude oil increases again, and it will, Africa will need exploration and production activities to resume, writes NJ Ayuk.
Cassava gets new use in Zambia: hand sanitiser Published by Danstan Kaunda on 4 May 2020 Farmers growing drought-hardy cassava are reaping a windfall as it is turned into sanitiser.
South African company JaSure sees a gap for on-the-go insurance Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 May 2020 South African company JaSure has introduced an on-demand insurance product. Co-founder Jaclyn Prior answers our questions.
Africa’s youth deserve a flexible secondary education system Published by Steve Cumming on 30 April 2020 By ensuring flexibility in the secondary education system, more young African’s will have access to the skills they need to respond to an increasingly digital, automated, and connected world.
Covid-19 and the future of African airlines: Kenya Airways and Airlink CEOs share their views Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2020 How the pandemic is currently impacting African airlines and what the industry could look like after the crisis.
Producing beverages in West Africa: Businessman reveals his success strategies Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 April 2020 How bottled water and soft drinks producer Belvie captured significant market share in a relatively short period.
Profit-making idea: Taking popular local restaurants to the next level Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2020 There are unexploited opportunities to take ‘the casual dining experience in Africa to the next level’.
A product that reduces post-harvest losses in Ghana: Entrepreneur shares his story Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 April 2020 Ghana-based Sesi Technologies provides simple and affordable solutions for the agricultural sector.