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.’
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.
Yvonne Mhango: Things are looking up in Nigeria and Ghana Published by Yvonne Mhango on 7 March 2018 Renaissance Capital economist on the improving macro outlook in both West African countries.
Ghanaian entrepreneur finds success by growing and selling coconuts Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 March 2018 Adowarim Lugu-zuri, CEO of Wazuri Ghana Limited, sees untapped opportunity in Ghana’s coconut industry.
Neither borders nor boundaries stop this executive from Senegal Published by Staff Writer on 6 March 2018 Talking business with Anta Babacar Ngom, CEO of Senegal’s largest poultry company.
From solar irons to shavers, off-grid power push aims to light up incomes Published by Isaiah Esipisu on 6 March 2018 African renewable energy fund backs businesses that aim to cut up-front costs of clean power.
Kenya: Distressed asset real estate investing – is now the time to be buying? Published by Staff Writer on 1 March 2018 Fusion Capital director of real estate discusses opportunities to look out for.
Cryptocurrencies and media protection – an unlikely marriage Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 February 2018 How Custos capitalised on a gap in the digital rights protection market.
Olive oil company learns that a good product means little if you can’t sell it Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 February 2018 Husband-and-wife team builds top olive oil producer.
One year of Ghana’s implementation of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Published by Dode Seidu on 23 February 2018 The ratification came at a critical period in the country’s political and economic history.
The journey so far: Kenfield Griffith, CEO, mSurvey Published by Justin Probyn on 22 February 2018 ‘We believe customer loyalty is critical to the success of any business; and that can only be achieved by obtaining feedback.’
From refugee to royalty: Sierra Leone designer champions ethical fashion Published by Zoe Tabary on 20 February 2018 ‘I thought rather than go to China or India, where I know nothing about the working conditions, why not make clothes in Sierra Leone?’
Kenya: Young people are rediscovering that farming can pay Published by Caroline Wambui on 20 February 2018 Poor job prospects and low pay in cities are pushing young people to return home and take up farming.