A Nigerian toy empire built from the ground up Published by Dianna Games on 21 May 2020 How Paul Orajiaka’s ‘side hustle’ became a thriving business.
Covid-19 and the future of life assurance and retirement benefits Published by Herman Male on 20 May 2020 A large number of claims might emerge from the effect of this pandemic.
Kenya’s herb farmers crushed by virus blow to exports Published by Caroline Wambui on 19 May 2020 Despite heavy rains bringing a good harvest, producers have seen orders dive because of Covid-19 lockdowns in Europe and North America.
Sailing uncharted waters in Nigeria: The journey of VerifyMe’s Esigie Aguele Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 May 2020 How we made it in Africa takes a closer look at the story of Esigie Aguele, co-founder and CEO at VerifyMe, a Nigerian identity verification company.
Interview: Why AgVentures is betting on agrifood tech in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2020 We speak to Gerhard Visagie, co-founder of AgVentures, to find out more about the firm’s investment strategy and the opportunities he sees in the agri-tech industry.
Closing the skills and gender gap in Ghana’s digital sector Published by Regina Honu on 15 May 2020 Women in Ghana are disproportionately underrepresented in the fast-moving digital economy.
Selling clothes amid Covid-19: Kenya’s Wandia Gichuru shares her experiences Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2020 Founder of Vivo explains how the Covid-19 crisis has impacted her business.
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.
