Profit-making idea: Financing who the banks won’t Published by Justin Probyn on 10 October 2018 ‘Most financial institutions deny poor people access to loans, due to a lack of equity.’
Mastercard Foundation and the African Leadership Academy welcome the 2018 Anzisha Prize finalists Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2018 Twenty of Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs will compete for a share of US$100,000 cash prize.
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) announces major trade initiatives at 2018 Rebranding Africa Forum Published by Press Office on 10 October 2018 The first announcement was for a US$1.5bn framework agreement between the Government of Burkina Faso and International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).
Yusuf Karodia: Securing a brighter future for South African students Published by Yusuf Karodia on 10 October 2018 ‘Traditional barriers to education within the African context are fast disappearing as technology becomes more accessible and affordable.’
DHL Express awarded most Top Employer certifications in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 9 October 2018 To be certified as a Top Employer in Africa, a company needs to operate in four or more countries and have exceptional employee conditions.
Agri-entrepreneur dances to his own rhythm in Ghana Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 8 October 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of David Asiamah, founder of Ghana’s Agro Mindset.
Ampersand begins e-mobility trial in Rwanda Published by Press Office on 8 October 2018 Electric motorcycle taxis are cheaper and more powerful than petrol counterparts, and show a 75% net reduction in harmful emissions.
How to future proof a career in finance Published by Press Office on 3 October 2018 Managing up – the subtle art of anticipating a boss’s needs and coming up with solutions ahead of the crunch – will be more important than ever in the loose-limbed gig economy.
Rwanda: Turning beetroot into wine Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 1 October 2018 Assumpta Uwamariya sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s wine industry.
Hani Salem Sonbol: Supporting a green economy in Africa through international trade Published by Hani Salem Sonbol on 1 October 2018 ITFC CEO explains how Islamic trade finance can complement African agriculture.
Rahul Ghosh: How Singapore companies can support Africa’s e-commerce boom Published by Rahul Ghosh on 28 September 2018 The race to get a slice of Africa’s digital pie is intensifying, writes regional group director of Enterprise Singapore.
The future of logistics depends on four key elements Published by Staff Writer on 28 September 2018 People will continue to remain at the heart of logistics, even though the trend of robotics and automation will redefine the structure of the logistics workforce in the future.
Startup snapshot: Platform for issuing and trading commodities on the blockchain Published by Justin Probyn on 28 September 2018 Binkabi is a decentralised commodities trading network for farmers and consumers in emerging markets.
The journey so far: Katlego Maphai, co-founder and CEO, Yoco Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2018 ‘There’s a great deal of personal sacrifice as you’re building something up. It takes all of you.’
