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Programme to connect future South African leaders to global conversation in a post Covid-19 world

Published by Press Office on 14 May 2020

The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business has become the first business school in sub-Saharan Africa to join CEMS – Global Alliance in Management Education.

UCT Graduate School of Business is number one in South Africa

Published by Press Office on 13 May 2020

Latest ranking of customised programmes from the Financial Times (FT) shows the University Cape Town Graduate School of Business is leading in South Africa.

Spotting opportunities in Ethiopia: The story of serial entrepreneur Addis Alemayehou

Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 May 2020

Addis Alemayehou has built up a sizeable portfolio of business interests in Ethiopia and beyond. Here’s how he did it.

Silver linings: Post-pandemic opportunities for African SMEs

Published by Bayo Oyewole on 11 May 2020

Adaptation to the new normal can present opportunities for innovative small businesses on the continent.

Profit-making idea: Put your money in the basic necessities of life, says health-tech entrepreneur Adegoke Olubusi

Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 May 2020

In an uncertain world, where do you look for opportunities for investment?

Never buy into hockey-stick growth projections in Africa, says TLG Capital CEO

Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2020

Zain Latif reveals what he has learnt about investing in Africa and how he is approaching the Covid-19 crisis.

Honoris United Universities and Le Wagon join forces to offer free online coding course across Africa

Published by Press Office on 7 May 2020

Course introduces the next generation of professionals to ‘the new language for the future of work’ – coding.

Interview: A vision for the future of education in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 7 May 2020

‘There is a growing number of higher education institutions in Africa sensitive to the need for rapid educational reform,’ says Professor Yusuf Karodia.

Nigerian health-tech entrepreneur believes the sector’s untapped potential is ‘incredible’

Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 May 2020

Adegoke Olubusi is currently sacrificing the luxury of sleep because the company can’t stay ahead of the demand for its products.

A mix between serviced apartments and a hotel: Nigerian talks about his hospitality business

Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 May 2020

“You have the best of hotels and the best of apartments merged into one,” explains Nigerian entrepreneur Olajide Abiola.

Business opportunity: Convert plastic into diesel from anywhere in Africa

Published by Promotional Feature on 5 May 2020

A small-scale plastic-to-diesel plant is an ideal small business to operate in remote parts of Africa.

The way forward: How Africa can make a comeback from the oil and gas downturn

Published by NJ Ayuk on 5 May 2020

When demand for crude oil increases again, and it will, Africa will need exploration and production activities to resume, writes NJ Ayuk.

High-impact startups celebrated at the UCT GSB Solution Space virtual Demo Day

Published by Press Office on 4 May 2020

Four startups who were part of the UCT GSB Solution Space in partnership with the MTN Group E-Track Programme received awards at the Demo Day.

Cassava gets new use in Zambia: hand sanitiser

Published by Danstan Kaunda on 4 May 2020

Farmers growing drought-hardy cassava are reaping a windfall as it is turned into sanitiser.

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Programme to connect future South African leaders to global conversation in a post Covid-19 world

UCT Graduate School of Business is number one in South Africa

Spotting opportunities in Ethiopia: The story of serial entrepreneur Addis Alemayehou

Silver linings: Post-pandemic opportunities for African SMEs

Profit-making idea: Put your money in the basic necessities of life, says health-tech entrepreneur Adegoke Olubusi

Never buy into hockey-stick growth projections in Africa, says TLG Capital CEO

Honoris United Universities and Le Wagon join forces to offer free online coding course across Africa

Interview: A vision for the future of education in Africa

Nigerian health-tech entrepreneur believes the sector’s untapped potential is ‘incredible’

A mix between serviced apartments and a hotel: Nigerian talks about his hospitality business

Business opportunity: Convert plastic into diesel from anywhere in Africa

The way forward: How Africa can make a comeback from the oil and gas downturn

High-impact startups celebrated at the UCT GSB Solution Space virtual Demo Day

Cassava gets new use in Zambia: hand sanitiser

How a small South African bakery grew into a national restaurant franchise

South African gym boss: Only 25% of members come primarily for exercise

Zimbabwe: From banker to coffee shop owner

An opportunity worth millions: Exporting Lagos’ plastic waste

Africa investors reveal agribusiness opportunities in Zambia, Ghana and beyond

Aquaponics: Farming without soil in Zimbabwe

African economic outlook: Forecasts for Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria and more

Zimbabwean investment firm allows clients to invest in cows

CEOs reveal Africa’s top 10 investment destinations

Nigeria: From a corner shop to a fast-growing retail chain

What’s driving the surge in South Africa’s fuel price?

Kenya: Fresh produce retail boss talks supply chain, e-commerce and more

Unpacking the potential to digitise African commerce

Nairobi adds new infrastructure, incentives to its ‘silicon savannah’ drawcard

Nigerian start-up identifies opportunity in palm oil demand-supply mismatch

Mango, maize and palm oil: Opportunities in Congo’s agriculture sector

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