Randgold CEO on mining and community development Published by Kate Douglas on 27 February 2015 The mining industry could do a better job at community development in Africa, says Mark Bristow.
Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs could win $75,000 by applying to 2015 Anzisha Prize Published by Staff Writer on 27 February 2015 The Anzisha Prize is expanding to provide increased support to entrepreneurial youth and partner organisations to drive pan-African economic growth to 2020.
Private equity firm wants to propel Tanzanian businesses to greater heights Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 February 2015 Talking investment with CEO of Mkoba Private Equity Fund.
Five steps to assess and mitigate business risks Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2015 African businesses face a vast array of risks and the correct risk management policies need to be identified and in place.
GDP and population data not enough to predict brand success in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2015 Hard retail data, consumer needs and behaviour, combined with macro-economic datasets, are better indicators of opportunity in African markets.
Start-up snapshot: Tanzanian IT entrepreneurs juggling studies and business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 February 2015 “Today we are making enough money to cover the company’s bills and support ourselves as well as pay for our university education.”
Five youths hoping to be named Africa’s top entrepreneur for 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2015 It has been less than a week since applications for the 2015 Anzisha Prize opened, and there are already around 30 applicants. Here is a taste of some of them.
Phatisa’s Pan African Housing Fund teams up with the Africa Reit, Kenya Published by Press Office on 25 February 2015 The Pan African Housing Fund (PAHF), managed by Phatisa, has entered into an agreement with Africa Reit Limited (Africa Reit) to secure a six-acre property located in the Karen-Lang’ata area of Nairobi.
Zimbabwe: Africa’s best-kept secret? Published by Anna Rosenberg on 25 February 2015 Anna Rosenberg finds Zimbabwe holds large opportunities for business, despite the country’s dire economic and political crisis.
Study: Weather-based insurance benefits farmers Published by Kim Lewis on 24 February 2015 A new study shows that weather-based insurance will help smallholder farmers to withstand the effects of climate change and market shocks.
Meet the Boss: NJ Ayuk, managing partner, Centurion Law Group Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2015 “To keep going forward we can’t be held back by this self-bigotry of low expectation.”
‘Parlez-vous Anglais?’ Not understanding in Abidjan Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 February 2015 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his experiences from a recent visit to Ivory Coast.
Meet the Boss: L.N. Rathi, managing director, ChemiCotex Industries Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 February 2015 “If you like a job, give it your all. If you don’t, then don’t hang around.”
Thought leadership: Partnership key to infrastructure development Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2015 A solution to solving the infrastructure deficit? A close cooperation between businesses and the government.