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.
Interview: DSGE modelling for improved growth strategies in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 9 March 2018 The managing director and head of Quantum Global Research Lab weighs in.
The Africa CEO Forum ramps up efforts to promote women’s leadership Published by Press Office on 9 March 2018 Africa CEO Forum’s Women Initiative, in partnership with NSIA, is ramping up efforts to accelerate women’s leadership in Africa this year.
The journey so far: Erwin Spolders, CEO, REDAVIA Published by Justin Probyn on 8 March 2018 ‘Every good business starts with a “bad” idea; no business starts with a fully-baked, perfect product-market-fitted proposition.’
Kenyan businesswoman shares advice on building a thriving tech company Published by Eunice Baguma Ball on 8 March 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of serial entrepreneur Hilda Moraa.
