Factors private equity firms consider when investing in African mining Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2015 Private equity industry experts discuss what they consider when looking at potential mining deals.
Why Tanzania’s real estate market is taking off Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2015 “In Dar es Salaam there is a huge increase in the purchase of apartments,” says Mustafa Suleimanji, managing director for Lamudi in Tanzania.
How this company built a business by charging phones in rural Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 February 2015 Juabar has built a franchise network of micro-business owners who offer phone charging services.
Why agriculture and agribusiness can change Africa’s story Published by Stephen Yeboah on 18 February 2015 Agribusiness, centred around smallholder farmers, could change Africa’s growth and transformation story.
Nigerian business culture and incentives: An inside perspective Published by David Sand on 18 February 2015 A look at Nigerian business culture and the incentives that will give companies a much needed edge over their competitors.
Tony Blair’s principles for partnerships between African governments and investors Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2015 Tony Blair’s five principles that govern mutually-beneficial relationships between African governments and foreign investors.
Aggressive strategy required to reduce the unbanked in Nigeria – but possible Published by Staff Writer on 17 February 2015 Nigerian banking continues to face significant headwinds – in relation to both revenue and costs.
Meet the Boss: Kapila Ariyatilaka, MD, Chai Bora Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 February 2015 “Be honest in your dealings. You will sleep well and will still make the money you require to live in this world.”
Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana: A football-economics tale of two countries Published by Emanuele Santi on 16 February 2015 As an economist and a football fan, I cannot resist drawing a certainly non-linear correlation between soccer and economic growth.
Meet the Boss: Ismail Ahmed, founder, WorldRemit Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2015 “Coming across sceptics in professional life can actually be more useful than advice. It makes me work even harder towards my vision.”
In Tanzania, good coffee shops can be good business, says entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 February 2015 When Canadian Sandra Macdonald-Mulokozi moved to Tanzania 11 years ago, she craved a café where she would get good coffee and Wi-Fi. So she opened one.
Africa Tech Trends: The age of start-up accelerators Published by Tom Jackson on 16 February 2015 Start-up accelerators are common in Europe and the United States, but in Africa the concept is still very young.
Flood of interest in Pumps Valves & Pipes Africa Published by Press Office on 14 February 2015 The global pump and valve manufacturing industry is showing renewed interest in this year’s Pumps Valves and Pipes Africa Expo (PVPA).
Meet the Boss: Jannie Mouton, founder, PSG Published by Kate Douglas on 13 February 2015 “Thinking back, my biggest lesson was back when I was fired because I was too relaxed and too sure of myself.”