Startup snapshot: Tanzanian company sees opportunity in waste management Published by Justin Probyn on 21 August 2018 Phenix Recycling connects innovative startups using waste as a resource with businesses that are struggling to responsibly manage their trash.
Could your business survive a revolution? Published by Press Office on 21 August 2018 Even when companies are trying to do the right thing, political, economic and social conflict can have devastating consequences for business.
Nuya’s Essence: Tanzanian beauty queen finds her business groove with natural skincare products Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 20 August 2018 Hellen Dausen launched Nuya’s Essence in 2013 in the backyard of her parents’ home with personal savings and an investment from her parents.
Six tips for African entrepreneurs and companies on successfully raising capital Published by Mansur Nuruddin on 17 August 2018 Capital raising is a marathon not a sprint.
The journey so far: Antoinette Prophy, MD, 88 Business Collective Published by Justin Probyn on 16 August 2018 ‘Decisions made from an emotive space usually lead to immense disappointment. Use your head.’
Investors taking notice of Africa’s unexploited transport and logistics opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2018 Several transport-related transactions and capital commitments were reported during July 2018.
Meet the Boss: Mohamed Dabbour, head of Africa, Millicom Published by Justin Probyn on 14 August 2018 ‘CEOs don’t always have the answer at our fingertips. Nonetheless, our job is to be able to find the answer.’
The scholarship programme for social innovators and world changers in Africa Published by Press Office on 14 August 2018 The Bertha Centre will welcome its next cohort of entrepreneurs to its Bertha Scholar Community, for programmes commencing in 2019.
Making it rain for smallholder farmers: How Thomas Njeru capitalised on a gap in the agricultural insurance market Published by Vince Matinde on 13 August 2018 His company devised a way to embed the insurance product with other products that farmers wanted to purchase, such as seeds and fertilisers.
Richard de Roos: Renminbi presents Africa with cost and efficiency advantages Published by Richard de Roos on 13 August 2018 Slow uptake of Chinese currency in Africa belies the renminbi’s potential to support African growth, says Standard Bank Group foreign exchange head.
Mary Iwelumo & Sonny Nwarisi: Opportunities for Nigerian oil and gas companies in agriculture Published by Mary Iwelumo and Sonny Nwarisi on 13 August 2018 Recently the CEO of a local oil company emphasised the need to diversify into agriculture and other non-oil sectors.
Michael Mugasa: Kenya – which way for homebred, local retailers? Published by Michael Mugasa on 13 August 2018 Local retailers will have to set their sights beyond the short term, says partner at PwC Kenya.
10 ways to help consumers trust your e-commerce brand Published by Staff Writer on 13 August 2018 It can take a matter of milliseconds for some consumers to decide that your website doesn’t appeal to them.
South African entrepreneurs share their toughest days on the job Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2018 Business challenges, and how to overcome them.
