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Alison Gillwald: South Africa is caught in the global hype of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Published by Alison Gillwald on 21 August 2019

Even a cursory glance at earlier industrial revolutions will show that they have not been associated with the interests of the working or underclasses.

African entrepreneurs spot opportunity in green business

Published by Franck Kuwonu on 19 August 2019

Innovative startups that address climate change, protect the environment and provide jobs.

The journey so far: Mawuli Tse, director, Solar Light Africa

Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 August 2019

‘After more than 20 years in the entrepreneurial space, and seeing all the companies that have fallen away, I can say that staying alive is in itself a big achievement.’

Africa from the inside: Will the continent’s trade fortunes change?

Published by Hannah Edinger on 16 August 2019

Africa is often touted as the last continent still to industrialise.

Peeling back the layers on the role of private security companies in Africa

Published by The Conversation on 16 August 2019

Private military and security companies are increasingly being contracted in Africa. But there are big gaps in understanding their impact.

Vian Chinner: AI could be a welcome boost for South Africa’s battered retail sector

Published by Vian Chinner on 15 August 2019

By not considering the benefits of AI, South African retailers risk leaving money on the table.

Verve Global Card launches first international transaction in New York, USA

Published by Press Office on 13 August 2019

Cardholders will now have the ability to use their Verve Global Cards on the Discover Global Network which provides acceptance in more than 190 countries and territories.

Profit-making idea: Protection against the devaluation of African currencies

Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 August 2019

‘I have always thought that there should be an app that allows its users to easily exchange funds into a reserve currency such as gold.’

Morocco’s Sabrina Bouzidi: Entrepreneurial energy and can-do spirit

Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2019

At age 37, Sabrina Bouzidi has already accomplished more than many people do in a lifetime.

The journey so far: Michail Myburgh, co-founder, Cash Flow Capital

Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 August 2019

‘No amount of experience as an employee will prepare you to be able to lead and build a company. The only way is to do it.’

Morocco tourism gains momentum

Published by Hugo Bourhis on 9 August 2019

Morocco is on its way to becoming a premier destination for an increasing number of tourists.

The new service is expected to reduce the misappropriation of funds and increase transparency.

Can disruptive technologies be a catalyst to transform African agriculture?

Published by Dina Umali-Deininger and Jeehye Kim on 7 August 2019

A new generation of entrepreneurs are building digital platforms to provide streamlined services to farmers and agribusinesses, write Dina Umali-Deininger and Jeehye Kim

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2019

Designing a profitable business model.

The journey so far: Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder, MAX

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2019

‘Figuring out how to build and constantly motivate a high performing and talented team is extremely tough.’

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Alison Gillwald: South Africa is caught in the global hype of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

African entrepreneurs spot opportunity in green business

The journey so far: Mawuli Tse, director, Solar Light Africa

Africa from the inside: Will the continent’s trade fortunes change?

Peeling back the layers on the role of private security companies in Africa

Vian Chinner: AI could be a welcome boost for South Africa’s battered retail sector

Verve Global Card launches first international transaction in New York, USA

Profit-making idea: Protection against the devaluation of African currencies

Morocco’s Sabrina Bouzidi: Entrepreneurial energy and can-do spirit

The journey so far: Michail Myburgh, co-founder, Cash Flow Capital

Morocco tourism gains momentum

Can disruptive technologies be a catalyst to transform African agriculture?

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

The journey so far: Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder, MAX

Investor bullish on education in West Africa

Doing business in Somalia: unpacking the realities on the ground

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

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