The journey so far: Themba Ndala, director, Ritevac Media Published by Justin Probyn on 8 November 2018 ‘Success is not a one-man show, it’s teamwork.’
Helping South African companies to get serious about innovation Published by Press Office on 8 November 2018 South Africa fares poorly when it comes to innovation in part because many organisations have no clear guidelines on what innovation actually entails – nor with specific criteria on innovation team composition.
Profit-making idea: A fashion production house for all shapes and sizes Published by Justin Probyn on 7 November 2018 ‘Most of the big production businesses won’t touch small fashion brands due to volumes.’
Medicines successfully delivered using a parcel drone in East Africa Published by Staff Writer on 7 November 2018 The drone opens up new opportunities to address logistic challenges in the public health sector in many parts of Africa, especially supplying hospitals and pharmacies.
Due Diligence: Talking investment in Africa with Phatisa co-founder Published by Michael Avery on 6 November 2018 Phatisa co-founder Duncan Owen on the firm’s investment philosophy and the biggest misconception about his job.
Impatient optimist takes charge of livestock mortality in Ghana Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 5 November 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of Alima Bawah, co-founder of Ghana’s CowTribe.
NJ Ayuk: In Niger’s oil industry, fortune favours the bold Published by NJ Ayuk and Joao Gaspar Marques on 5 November 2018 ‘Niger is today the new frontier star market in West Africa and an investment opportunity for industry players big and small,’ says Centurion Law Group CEO
The journey so far: Rajiv Mehta, MD, Tangerine Investments Published by Justin Probyn on 1 November 2018 ‘What is business without taking risks?’
EAC, the leading school of architecture in Casablanca, Morocco, joins Honoris United Universities Published by Press Office on 1 November 2018 The school represents the pan-African network’s first specialised architecture institution.
John O’ Keefe: The rise and rise of luxury spirits in Africa Published by John O Keefe on 30 October 2018 Luxury is not solely the remit of the ultra-rich. With an increasingly upwardly mobile population, Africa presents immense opportunities for luxury brands, says Diageo executive.
Meet the Boss: Steven Isaacson, CEO, Kevro Holdings Published by Justin Probyn on 30 October 2018 ‘Something big is happening around us and I believe the African continent represents a huge opportunity.’
Turning past failures into present success: Finding international markets for mangoes from The Gambia Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 30 October 2018 ‘I have failed spectacularly in this sector before. I lost everything I had at one point but it taught me a lot of lessons.’
The journey so far: John Wainaina Karanja, founder, BitHub Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018 ‘Technology has tilted opportunities in favour of those who are willing to put in the work.’
Startup snapshot: Entrepreneur seeks to capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018 Veronica Motloutsi’s company, SmartDigital Solutions, is an is an internet and digital services provider and consultant.
