South Africa: How PPPs can kickstart infrastructure development in the ailing education sector Published by Staff Writer on 27 November 2018 Government has funds available and the private sector has agility.
Regional integration in sub-Saharan Africa will aid growth, but is not without risk Published by Francisco Arizala and Matthieu Bellon and Margaux Macdonald on 27 November 2018 Greater interconnection can expose countries to each other’s good or bad fortune.
New law will give the Auditor-General the “right to act”, but will it be enough? Published by Press Office on 26 November 2018 The Public Audit Amendment Bill will change the DNA of the Auditor-General and help curb poor financial management, but better public sector education is also key.
Making agriculture fashionable again: Young entrepreneurs are upgrading the image of African farming Published by Thin Lei Win on 26 November 2018 African agriculture needs a make-over to shed its old-fashioned image of backbreaking work with a hoe.
How South African tech startups scale and succeed Published by Staff Writer on 23 November 2018 Four startup founders reveal some of their secrets to success.
The journey so far: Farida Bedwei, CTO, Logiciel Published by Justin Probyn on 22 November 2018 ‘We have had to learn about the industry while developing for it.’
Meet the Boss: Michelle Kathryn Essomé, CEO, African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Published by Justin on 21 November 2018 ‘Success is when Africa attracts as much, if not more, private capital than other emerging markets.’
Talent shortage prompts entrepreneur to start a tech school in Kenya Published by Vince Matinde on 19 November 2018 Talking business with Audrey Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Moringa School.
Investors climbing into Africa’s agri and food sectors, backing everything from blueberries to beef Published by Staff Writer on 19 November 2018 Many commentators have touted Africa as the future breadbasket of the world.
McKinsey: Africa’s overlooked business revolution Published by Acha Leke and Mutsa Chironga and Georges Desvaux on 19 November 2018 Global business leaders who misunderstand Africa run the risk of missing out on one of the 21st century’s great growth opportunities.
UCT GSB partners with WEF to bring YGL to the Mother City Published by Press Office on 19 November 2018 The UCT Graduate School of Business is partnering with the World Economic Forum to bring the Young Global Leaders conference to Cape Town for the first time.
The journey so far: Madoda Khuzwayo, CEO, Hiringly Published by Justin Probyn on 15 November 2018 ‘The truth is nothing can fully prepare you for the life as an entrepreneur.’
E-commerce tips: Six ways how Silvery has built a successful online jewellery business Published by Justin Probyn on 15 November 2018 When Justin Blake bought online jewellery business Silvery, the company was turning over roughly R28,000 per month. Two years later, and the business is doing yearly figures well into the millions.
Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2018 Lessons from the businesspeople featured in HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK.
