Coronavirus will hit African economies hard Published by Richard Li on 12 March 2020 The global economic outlook is looking grim and this is indeed not good news for the African continent.
Unpacking Nigeria as an investment market Published by Randolph Oosthuizen on 12 March 2020 Old Mutual portfolio manager shares his thoughts on the Nigerian market.
Low returns: How African private equity needs to change its approach Published by Abhishek Mittal on 11 March 2020 It may be the approach being taken by sub-Saharan Africa’s private equity investors that is causing them such poor returns, writes Abhishek Mittal
Due Diligence: The business case for investing in Africa’s women entrepreneurs Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 March 2020 Investor Lelemba Phiri explains why she is betting on Africa’s women.
Honoris Board Director, Professor Yusuf Karodia, named African Education Person of the Year Published by Press Office on 4 March 2020 Professor Yusuf Karodia has been named African Person of the Year 2019 by African Leadership Magazine, in the category Development of Education.
Rwandan industrialist always hunting for the next big business idea Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2020 Find out how Jean de Dieu Kagabo grew a Rwanda-based industrial group from a simple product: toilet paper.
Egypt: An investment case for global companies Published by Cavan Osborne on 3 March 2020 Unpacking investment opportunities in Egypt.
Meet the Boss: Ahmed Mohamed Yusuf, CEO, Hormuud Telecom (Somalia) Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 March 2020 ‘Jogging in the evenings through the streets of Mogadishu helps me relax.’
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in February Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2020 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in February 2020.
Is the time right for a single currency in West Africa? Published by Iwa Salami on 1 March 2020 The eight francophone states that form the West African Economic and Monetary Union have agreed to drop the use of the CFA franc.
Innovation: The Africa CEO Forum to put African start-ups in the spotlight Published by Press Office on 27 February 2020 During its upcoming edition, the Africa CEO Forum will prominently feature the continent’s start-ups in a special first-of-its-kind session.
The journey so far: Aisha Pandor, CEO, SweepSouth (South Africa) Published by Nelly Murungi on 27 February 2020 ‘What’s important in communication isn’t what is said, it is whether and how it is understood.’
The journey so far: Nwamaka Okoye, managing director, Housessories (Nigeria) Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 February 2020 ‘I’m a recovering perfectionist. I’m learning to recognise that most people cannot see the flaws that are so blatant to me.’
The Flip: A conversation with Rebecca Enonchong Published by Justin Norman on 21 February 2020 A long conversation on all things entrepreneurship in Africa.
