Billionaire Christo Wiese’s impeccable timing: Judging the diamond market just right Published by TJ Strydom on 6 May 2019 Well-known for his business acumen in the retail industry, South African businessman Wiese timed the purchase and sale of a diamond mine to perfection.
Finding value in frontier African markets Published by Nick Ndiritu on 5 May 2019 Is investing in frontier African markets worth the hassle?
The journey so far: Tahar Ben Lakhdar, CEO, Esprit School of Engineering Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 May 2019 ‘If you want to solve problems, create a culture open to sharing opinions.’
Nine things you need to know about selling on social media Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2019 Utilising social media is a relatively cheap way to effectively reach huge numbers of primed, eager target customers and maximise ROI.
Gavin Moffat: Giving your battery a break Published by Gavin Moffat on 1 May 2019 There is no shame in switching off your mobile phone or admitting that you need eight hours of sleep, writes Gavin Moffat.
Top entrepreneurs tell us about the toughest situations they’ve had to deal with Published by Staff Writer on 30 April 2019 We’ve asked some of the continent’s most dynamic entrepreneurs to reveal the toughest situations they’ve found themselves in as business owners.
Technological innovations from entrepreneurs are making agriculture appealing again Published by Laurie Goering on 29 April 2019 Digital applications increase the economic security of choosing agriculture as a career.
Mbuyu Capital exits its co-investment in Meridian Published by Staff Writer on 27 April 2019 Phatisa, the lead investor of a consortium including Mbuyu Capital as a co-investor, has reached an agreement on the sale of its controlling shareholding in Meridian Group.
The great reskill: Is Africa ready to train the future workforce of the world? Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 April 2019 The youth of today need to be taught how to learn in order to be ready for a future of constant digital change.
Zimbabwe’s beef industry stampedes back to life Published by Ray Mwareya on 26 April 2019 After a decade in limbo, beef farmers are back in business.
The journey so far: Eric Rutayisire, CEO, Charis UAS Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 April 2019 ‘Sometimes not knowing the hard work involved in being an entrepreneur is actually a blessing.’
David Haglund: Opportunities in the next ‘emerging’ emerging market Published by David Haglund on 24 April 2019 Africa is often an overlooked part of the emerging-market story, explains Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity portfolio manager.
Africa’s megacities a magnet for investors Published by Finbarr Toesland on 23 April 2019 Megacities, cities with a population of at least 10 million, are sprouting everywhere in Africa.
The 5G race has started – what now? Published by Jonathan Ward on 23 April 2019 5G networks will change everything, except maybe your phone.
