Profit-making idea: Leverage AI to build Africa’s economies Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 July 2019 ‘Economic development depends on increasing worker productivity,’ says entrepreneur Adebola Williams.
Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 July 2019 A handful of Africa’s most dynamic growth businesses targeting the agriculture sector.
Kenya’s avocado farmers eye Chinese market, but there’s a catch Published by Rael Ombuor on 22 July 2019 Kenya has signed a deal to export avocados to China, making it the only African nation to sell the fruit to the huge Chinese consumer market.
Impact investment favours expats over African entrepreneurs. Here’s how to fix that Published by Christie Peacock and Fiona Mungai on 17 July 2019 There is a growing backlash against impact investors among local entrepreneurs in Africa, write Christie Peacock and Fiona Mungai.
South Africans skip lines, get medicine from vending machines Published by Thuso Khumalo on 15 July 2019 Sorry, but you do not have permission to view this content.
Profit-making idea: Import gluten-free cassava flour from Africa Published by Staff Writer on 14 July 2019 There is an opportunity to import high-quality gluten-free cassava flour from Africa for sale in the West.
The journey so far: Ashraf Sabry, CEO, Fawry Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 July 2019 ‘The one factor in overcoming all challenges is, never give up and be persistent.’
Tricia Martinez: Where things went wrong for Africa-focused cryptocurrency Dala Published by Tricia Martinez on 11 July 2019 Tricia Martinez lays out the Dala journey and addresses the problems they were up against.
Ben Leo: South Africa’s richest, potential-loaded retail markets may not be where you think Published by Ben Leo on 6 July 2019 South Africa’s top five largest informal markets.
The journey so far: Martin Stimela, CEO, Brastorne Enterprises Published by Staff Writer on 5 July 2019 ‘We had to drown out the noise … to see out our dreams.’
A glimpse into Africa’s universities and business schools of the future: Q&A with Prof. Zaheer Hamid Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2019 Higher education institutions need to adapt if they are to remain relevant and offer their students skills that can be applied in the real world.
Investors have barely scratched the surface of Africa’s food and agri opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 June 2019 We talk dealmaking with Herman Marais, managing partner of EXEO Capital.
The journey so far: Edmund Olotu, CEO, TechAdvance Published by Nelly Murungi on 27 June 2019 ‘Now, when I look back, I wish I didn’t sacrifice so much living to be here.’
Ghanaian entrepreneur battling counterfeit agricultural products Published by Laurie Goering on 25 June 2019 Bright Simons helps reduce yield loss by finding counterfeit crop seeds before they’re planted.
