The journey so far: Margaret Hirsch, co-founder, Hirsch’s Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2019 ‘My advice to entrepreneurs is to never borrow a cent. Sell your skills, in the beginning, to get yourself money.’
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy private equity deals and announcements in May Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2019 A selection of deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in May 2019.
Nike, MTN, Dangote: Ranking Africa’s top brands Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2019 The most admired brands on the continent.
Ghana will grow faster than any other economy this year, the IMF says why Published by Charlotte Edmond on 28 May 2019 The West African nation has staged a remarkable comeback.
Due Diligence: Investor talks doing deals in Francophone West Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2019 Jean-Marc Savi de Tové, co-founder of Adiwale Partners, discusses opportunities in the region.
Honoris United Universities announces Academic Council and appoints new independent board member Published by Press Office on 27 May 2019 Academic Council will focus on providing Honoris students with access to 21st century workplace skills.
Malian entrepreneur fights digital exclusion for the illiterate with voice-based social media app Published by Caroline Dubois on 27 May 2019 Mamadou Gouro Sidibé has created an app for social networking for those who can’t read.
The journey so far: Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, founder, APO Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 May 2019 ‘Cemeteries are full of talented entrepreneurs who didn’t meet the right people, who faced bad timing, or who just didn’t have the right kind of support.’
DHL helps deliver high-speed thrills with Red Bull Cape Town Circuit 2019 Published by Staff Writer on 22 May 2019 DHL Express this week announced its partnership with Red Bull South Africa, as the official logistics provider of the iconic Red Bull Cape Town Circuit.
Entrepreneur hoping to ride Egypt’s first tech unicorn into the emerging market transportation sunset Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 May 2019 Mostafa Kandil talks about the building blocks for Swvl’s incredible success and the dream of building Egypt’s first tech unicorn.
The role of rural women in making home brew: a Rwandan case study Published by Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu on 20 May 2019 The possibility of indigenous beverages to contribute to economic empowerment.
IFC case study: Tanzanian consumer goods company expands to Rwanda Published by Christine Wambaa on 20 May 2019 Business is booming for Bakhresa, a company that produces wheat flour.
E-commerce: Sometimes what you don’t sell is as important as what you do Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2019 When it comes to finding your e-commerce niche, less is almost certainly more.
The journey so far: Feleg Tsegaye, founder, Deliver Addis Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 May 2019 ‘Hire people who see things differently than you [do] for the roles you’re weakest at.’