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DHL partners with MallforAfrica on African-made products e-commerce platform

Published by Staff Writer on 16 July 2018

The site offers items from the continent’s most talented designers and artisans from a variety of categories including fashion, body care, handbags, jewellery and home décor.

Philip Panaino: Could Africa’s long-term trading currency be the renminbi?

Published by Philip Panaino on 13 July 2018

Standard Chartered regional head on what is required to facilitate the renminbis next growth phase in Africa.

New private equity fund commitments to boost growth of African companies

Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 July 2018

New funds focus on a variety of sectors – including agriculture, renewable energy and technology – and will help businesses on the continent accelerate their growth.

The journey so far: Ken Njoroge, CEO, Cellulant Corporation

Published by Justin Probyn on 12 July 2018

‘It’s not a new idea that wins, but the execution.’

RMB Corvest in long-term partnerships for success

Published by RMB Corvest on 12 July 2018

Private equity specialist RMB Corvest has routinely achieved considerable returns by establishing mutually beneficial long-term partnerships in businesses with proven track records.

Let’s get more women into the boardroom!

Published by Amir Ben Yahmed on 12 July 2018

For women to take their place in the African private sector sustainably and irreversibly, we must have the courage to start at the top.

Profit-making idea: Capitalising on blockchain technology in Africa

Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 July 2018

Mastering the use of blockchain technology in Africa.

The Africa CEO Forum launches the Women in Business Network

Published by Press Office on 10 July 2018

The Women in Business Network is made up of 6 regions, each led by a team of women leaders.

Is sub-Saharan Africa ready for the electric vehicle revolution?

Published by World Economic Forum on 10 July 2018

When Francis Romano imported his first electric vehicle, a Nissan Leaf, into Kenya in 2016, it was held up at the port because customs officials had never seen one before.

A month until Zayed Sustainability Prize submission deadline of 9 August

Published by Press Office on 10 July 2018

The awards recognises innovations in the sustainability categories of health, food, energy, water and global high schools.

South Sudan’s Sosywood: Coming soon to a screen near you?

Published by Inna Lazareva on 9 July 2018

Just like Hollywood and Nigeria’s Nollywood, young film-makers dream of putting South Sudan on the cinematic map.

The transformation of healthcare through technology

Published by Jonathan Ward on 9 July 2018

Healthcare provision is on the verge of a technology-driven transformation. It promises lower costs, better outcomes and a more personalised experience for patients.

The jua kali sector – a safe haven for jobs in Kenya

Published by Emmanuel Soroba on 5 July 2018

The industry contributes immensely towards the Kenyan economy.

The journey so far: Judith Middleton, founder, DUO Marketing + Communications

Published by Justin Probyn on 5 July 2018

‘Learn to hear the ‘no’ and apply it – there is always something to learn from a ‘no’.’

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DHL partners with MallforAfrica on African-made products e-commerce platform

Philip Panaino: Could Africa’s long-term trading currency be the renminbi?

New private equity fund commitments to boost growth of African companies

The journey so far: Ken Njoroge, CEO, Cellulant Corporation

RMB Corvest in long-term partnerships for success

Let’s get more women into the boardroom!

Profit-making idea: Capitalising on blockchain technology in Africa

The Africa CEO Forum launches the Women in Business Network

Is sub-Saharan Africa ready for the electric vehicle revolution?

A month until Zayed Sustainability Prize submission deadline of 9 August

South Sudan’s Sosywood: Coming soon to a screen near you?

The transformation of healthcare through technology

The jua kali sector – a safe haven for jobs in Kenya

The journey so far: Judith Middleton, founder, DUO Marketing + Communications

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

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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