Capitalism for everyone: Africa CEO Forum to rethink the role of Africa’s private sector Published by Press Office on 9 December 2019 The eighth edition of the largest international gathering of the African private sector will be held on 9 to 10 March 2019 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
These solar-power entrepreneurs are lighting up Sierra Leone Published by Douglas Broom on 9 December 2019 Easy Solar has supplied 300,000 homes in Sierra Leone with solar-powered lighting and chargers.
Kelvin Chungu: ‘Zambia’s potential in the coming years is significantly understated’ Published by Kelvin Chungu on 9 December 2019 Kelvin Chungu, managing partner at audit firm Nolands, Zambia, discusses the country’s opportunities and challenges.
The journey so far: Mavis Nduchwa, CEO, Chabana Farms Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 December 2019 ‘Entrepreneurship can be likened to a maze. You know where to start, you see the finish but the path from start to end is a process.’
Doing business in the DRC: On-the-ground insight Published by Djo Moupondo on 5 December 2019 Djo Moupondo discusses what it’s like operating on the ground in the DRC.
South Africa is missing out on fresh fruit export growth. What it needs to do Published by Shingie Chisoro Dube and Pamela Mondliwa on 4 December 2019 South Africa needs to take advantage of opportunities in the global economy that it can convert into quick wins.
Network International report identifies inflection point for payment acceptance in Africa Published by Press Office on 3 December 2019 New report highlights major opportunities in the financial services sector.
How to recognise and avoid phishing scams Published by Liteboho Semoko on 2 December 2019 Attackers use many different tricks to make you believe an email is legitimate.
The journey so far: Yacoub Sidya, CEO, MSS Security Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 December 2019 ‘There is a difference between a manager and a leader.’
8 Nigerians included in list of the top 25 movers and shakers in Africa’s energy sector Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2019 Nigerians feature prominently in the African Energy Chamber’s recently launched list of the top 25 movers and shakers in the energy sector to watch.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in November Published by Staff Writer on 1 December 2019 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in November 2019.
Last orders for the ‘Amazon of Africa’? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 29 November 2019 Africa-focused e-commerce startup Jumia on Thursday announced that it has closed its delivery service in Tanzania.
Is Ethiopia ready for democracy? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 28 November 2019 Ethiopia is facing a true test of democracy.
Does Africa need a space programme? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 November 2019 Egypt on Tuesday launched its first government-owned communications satellite – Tiba-1 – into orbit, to support civil and military communication.