The journey so far: Gustaf Agartson, CEO, BIMA Published by Justin Probyn on 22 March 2018 ‘Identifying and accepting your strengths and weaknesses is just as important as building the right team around you.’
Understanding the informal economy in African cities: Recent evidence from Kampala Published by Angus Morgan Kathage on 20 March 2018 The International Labour Organisation estimates that more than 66% of total employment in sub-Saharan African is in the informal sector.
Profit-making idea: Technology could transform education sector Published by Justin Probyn on 19 March 2018 In many African countries, the education system is noticeably not as good as it could be.
Ground-breaking new course to strengthen local leadership in the hospitality industry Published by Press Office on 19 March 2018 The course fills an educational gap for mid-level managers in the industry
Caroline Kende-Robb: These are the eight reasons why 2018 could be Africa’s year Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 18 March 2018 Nearly a third of African economies will grow by around 5%, says chief advisor at the Education Commission.
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo and Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever, come face to face at the Africa CEO Forum Published by Press Office on 16 March 2018 The President of Ghana and Polman will discuss ways of building sustainable public-private partnerships in Africa and their respective expectations of this process.
UCT hosts first African MBA World Summit Published by Press Office on 16 March 2018 The MBA World Summit, an event that harnesses the collective thinking power of the top 100 MBA students from international business schools, is being held for the first time on African soil.
The journey so far: Nadayar Enegesi, co-founder, Andela Published by Justin Probyn on 15 March 2018 ‘The diversity of input into a decision materially increases the quality of the decision.’
Restructuring the telecoms industry to achieve rapid broadband roll-out Published by Keith Webb on 15 March 2018 Restructuring of the industry requires innovative funding to allow new players to rapidly expand.
Cross-border e-commerce a significant growth opportunity for African companies Published by Staff Writer on 14 March 2018 Cross-border retail volumes are predicted to increase at an annual average rate of 25% between 2015 and 2020.
Phatisa achieves a partial exit of Kanu and raises US$20m of expansion capital Published by Press Office on 14 March 2018 Phatisa achieves a successful partial exit of Kanu, generating an IRR in excess of 50%
Investment trip: Finding pearls in Uganda, the heart of Africa Published by Cavan Osborne on 12 March 2018 Cavan Osborne, a portfolio manager at Old Mutual Equities, writes about a recent visit to Uganda.
The richest woman in South Africa shares her career journey Published by Staff Writer on 12 March 2018 ‘I really did understand how to run a business and how to make money.’
Emmerson Mnangagwa, president of Zimbabwe, to present his economic recovery project at the Africa CEO Forum Published by Press Office on 12 March 2018 Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo and Zimbabwe’s new president will discuss ways to lift the country out of its isolation and get the economy back on its feet.
