Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Leapfrogging through technology Published by Simon Freemantle on 5 May 2021 Africa’s technological deepening since 2010 continues to be profound, writes Standard Bank economist Simon Freemantle.
Crop storage and cold-chain solutions in Africa hold significant business potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 May 2021 Several entrepreneurs and investors have identified the storage and preservation of agricultural produce in Africa as an area with compelling opportunities.
Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: A larger, younger and more affluent population Published by Simon Freemantle on 3 May 2021 Simon Freemantle considers the challenges and opportunities that emerge from the seismic demographic changes taking place across Africa.
Profit-making idea: The Robinhood of Africa – invest-tech could be the next big thing in fintech Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 April 2021 Platforms that smooth the way for people to invest their money could be one of the next growth areas for fintech in Africa.
How this company digitised bus transport in Uganda Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 April 2021 We speak to Ronald Hakiza, the co-founder of UgaBus, a Ugandan company providing technology solutions for the bus transport industry.
Egypt’s healthcare start-ups poised to meet surging demand Published by Andrew Raven on 16 April 2021 Healthcare has been a hot industry and indicators suggest there is still a lot of room for growth.
Agribusiness in Africa needs disruptive, non-traditional investment models Published by Henri de Villeneuve on 9 April 2021 Too often strategic investors attempt to make projects fit within traditional, short-term funding models that are doomed for disappointment, writes Henri de Villeneuve.
How this Ghanaian entrepreneur built a business that combats counterfeit products Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 March 2021 Ashifi Gogo, CEO of Sproxil, saw a business opportunity in the problem of counterfeit goods.
Profit-making idea: Crowdfarming in Rwanda Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 March 2021 There is an opportunity to invest surplus capital from city dwellers in rural farmers.
M-Pesa CEO: Savings, wealth management and insurance the next big opportunities for fintech in Africa Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 March 2021 There is still ample room for growth for mobile money throughout Africa, according to Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, interim CEO of M-Pesa Africa.
Why this private equity firm remains bullish on its investment in South Africa’s fashion industry Published by Anina Visser on 23 February 2021 The global fashion industry has been hard hit by Covid-19. However, Bryan Turner, partner at SPEAR Capital, doesn’t regret investing in South African e-tailer RunwaySale.
Zambian e-commerce platform targets the agricultural market Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 February 2021 eMsika is a Zambian e-commerce company selling agricultural inputs.
10 African venture and startup predictions for 2021 Published by Eliot Pence on 6 February 2021 A top 10 list of predictions – some more speculative than others – on Africa’s growing startup and venture sector for the year ahead.
Ugandan company streamlines vehicle maintenance through online platform Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 January 2021 SpareWo is a Ugandan e-commerce platform that sells automotive spare parts from partner merchants.