Wouter Bam & Karolien De Bruyne: Beneficiation might not be a silver bullet Published by Wouter Bam and Karolien De Bruyne on 20 March 2019 New analysis indicates that a strict beneficiation policy might not lead to optimal developmental outcomes.
PwC: Seeing the business opportunity in feeding Nigeria’s 398 million people by 2050 Published by PwC on 19 March 2019 Feeding Nigeria’s current and future population is a critical challenge.
Three business tips from the journey of Zambia’s instant noodle pioneer Monica Musonda Published by Staff Writer on 19 March 2019 It was Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda’s experience as a lawyer at Dangote Group that inspired her to start Java Foods.
Profit-making idea: Corporate-backed education Published by Staff Writer on 19 March 2019 ‘The narrow self-interests of big corporations can be served by investing more strategically in educational outcomes that drive their own business.’
Startup snapshot: Innovative solution to reuse greywater Published by Staff Writer on 16 March 2019 Interview with green tech pioneer.
West Africa: Significant opportunities to commercialise agribusiness value chains Published by Ciku Kimeria on 15 March 2019 With the African food market expected to grow to $1 trillion by 2030, there is a great opportunity for the agribusiness industry.
Meet the Boss: Phathizwe Malinga, managing director, SqwidNet Published by Justin Probyn on 14 March 2019 ‘The workplace professional is no different to the sports professional. Practice a lot.’
Three nuggets of business advice from top Nigerian fintech entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 10 March 2019 Three lessons we can learn from Chijioke Dozie’s business journey.
The journey so far: Elo Umeh, CEO, Terragon Group Published by Justin Probyn on 7 March 2019 ‘Money follows vision – and not the other way around.’
McKinsey: Seven ways how companies can pursue the African agricultural opportunity Published by McKinsey on 5 March 2019 While Africa’s agricultural potential is significant, unlocking it requires practical, on-the-ground effort and innovation.
Andela co-founder on why entrepreneurs should “get obsessed” with the problem they’re trying to solve Published by Vanessa Bauza on 4 March 2019 Christina Sass, co-founder of Andela, talks about the future of Africa’s tech sector.
The journey so far: Glenn Gillis, MD, Sea Monster Published by Justin Probyn on 28 February 2019 ‘If you plan to succeed, you have to keep backing yourself.’
Meet the Boss: Peter Tshiguvho, CEO, Metropolitan Retail Published by Justin Probyn on 26 February 2019 When I see someone like Elon Musk, who is influencing the whole world despite where he comes from, I say to myself, ‘Why can’t I do exactly the same, regardless of where I grew up?’
Turning a fresh water supply problem into a business: Lessons from two entrepreneurs in Kenya Published by Vince Matinde on 25 February 2019 The challenges of not having fresh drinking water in their homes in Kenya, gave way to an idea that would lead to the establishment of a water processing business.
