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Infographic: The desktop is not yet dead – ordering food online in Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 16 July 2015

While most Africans use their mobile phones for entertainment purposes, studies have shown some still remain reluctant to do banking and payments on their handsets.

American investor shares experiences working with African entrepreneurs

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 July 2015

Talking early-stage investment with Village Capital’s Ross Baird.

Trade integration key to reduce poverty and support growth in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 16 July 2015

Making Africa’s most remote regions accessible for trade will not only promote prosperity in those regions, but also elevate the continent’s continued growth path.

Seven myths about doing business in sub-Saharan Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 15 July 2015

Despite sub-Saharan Africa being higher on the agenda for western executives, there remains many misconceptions about operating in the region.

Defiant return of Nairobi’s Westgate Shopping Mall

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2015

The Westgate Shopping Mall, the scene of a deadly terror attack two years ago, is set to re-open this Saturday.

When assessing Africa’s private equity landscape, quality must trump quantity

Published by Clive Howell on 15 July 2015

Total deal value is not necessarily the most important metric when assessing the impact of private equity.

Corporate reputation: Build it, guard it, gain from it

Published by Marietjie Theron-Wepener on 15 July 2015

In recent years, the reputation of organisations has emerged as a strategic asset.

Start-up snapshot: Championing the use of bitcoin in Kenya

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2015

Talking bitcoin with the co-founder of Bitsoko.

Dangote Group on the Africa opportunity

Published by McKinsey on 13 July 2015

Aliko Dangote, CEO of West Africa’s largest conglomerate, discusses expansion plans for his company.

Why Tropical Power sees big potential for biogas in Africa

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2015

Tropical Power wants to build green energy projects across the continent.

Hong Kong firm wants to give African start-ups access to Asian market

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2015

Nest Investments is seeking to invest in globally scalable African technology start-ups.

Nigerian and Kenyan currencies: Which are most vulnerable?

Published by Renaissance Capital on 13 July 2015

Renaissance Capital finds the Kenyan shilling to be especially vulnerable but believes the Nigerian naira should weaken more than the shilling.

Is Africa’s middle class emerging or not?

Published by Ben Longman on 10 July 2015

The backlash against the story of the emerging middle class in Africa has begun.

Four young African agri-preneurs seizing opportunities in farming

Published by Staff Writer on 10 July 2015

Young entrepreneurs involved in agriculture are not only making money, they are employing others and contributing to the community.

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Infographic: The desktop is not yet dead – ordering food online in Africa

American investor shares experiences working with African entrepreneurs

Trade integration key to reduce poverty and support growth in Africa

Seven myths about doing business in sub-Saharan Africa

Defiant return of Nairobi’s Westgate Shopping Mall

When assessing Africa’s private equity landscape, quality must trump quantity

Corporate reputation: Build it, guard it, gain from it

Start-up snapshot: Championing the use of bitcoin in Kenya

Dangote Group on the Africa opportunity

Why Tropical Power sees big potential for biogas in Africa

Hong Kong firm wants to give African start-ups access to Asian market

Nigerian and Kenyan currencies: Which are most vulnerable?

Is Africa’s middle class emerging or not?

Four young African agri-preneurs seizing opportunities in farming

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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