Profit-making idea: Educating children through computer games Published by Justin Probyn on 13 September 2018 ‘I believe strongly that there’s huge demand for products that teach young kids the basics of programming through play.’
In 2019 the Africa CEO Forum will be held in Kigali Published by Press Office on 12 September 2018 With Africa swinging into action to strengthen regional integration, the choice of Rwanda matches the AFC’s desire to facilitate meetings and encourage business flow between CEOs.
Meet the Boss: Paul Boynton, CEO, Old Mutual Alternative Investments Published by Justin Probyn on 11 September 2018 ‘Never pursue a career because of the commercial prospects but focus on something you find innately interesting.’
Could Rwanda become Africa’s healthcare leader? Published by Elissa Prichep and Alline Akintore Kabbatende on 11 September 2018 Rwanda is taking a long-term view of its healthcare system and building the foundations for a precision medicine approach to patient care.
How to market your business more effectively Published by Staff Writer on 11 September 2018 You should always be thinking about the five Ps: Price, product, people, place and promotion.
A university for leadership: Patrick Awuah’s vision for Africa’s future Published by Mark Byron with Robert Joseph Ahola on 10 September 2018 in 2002 Patrick Awuah left his job at Microsoft, where he earned millions as programme manager, to set up Ashesi University, to educate young Africans.
The journey so far: Frederik Obasi, MD, Colour Me Digital Published by Justin Probyn on 6 September 2018 ‘I think there’s something special about taking your time and crafting your company like a piece of artwork.’
Unpacking South Korea’s engagement with Africa Published by Otavio Veras on 6 September 2018 Hyundai Motors, LG Electronics, Samsung and Posco Steel are only a few examples of South Korean companies expanding in the African market.
Andrea Traversone: Venture capital in Africa – the long-term opportunity for investors Published by Andrea Traversone on 5 September 2018 It is a question of balancing the risks with the undoubted long-term opportunities, says investor at Amadeus Capital Partners.
Startup snapshot: Nigeria’s Paystack wants to modernise payments, and they’ve raised $10m to do it Published by Justin Probyn on 4 September 2018 The startup has received funding from big names like Visa, Y Combinator, and Tencent, among others.
Maramoja Transport in Kenya: Keeping the giants at bay Published by Vince Matinde on 3 September 2018 Jason Eisen on the ups and downs of the taxi industry in Kenya.
Africa-made luxury loungewear takes on big brands Published by Ray Mwareya on 3 September 2018 A 30-year-old sets up ‘Walls of Benin’ to export finished high quality garments from Africa to Europe.
Mthuli Ncube: A Zimbabwe national venture capital fund? Published by Mthuli Ncube on 3 September 2018 Zimbabwe needs to develop sources of equity funding, real ‘patient capital’, says former chief economist of AfDB.
Francois Gamet: What to expect from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Published by Francois Gamet on 3 September 2018 Eighteen years after the first FOCAC, China has become Africa’s largest trading partner and a significant source of capital, says Standard Bank head.
