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.
Covid-19: What lessons can we learn from entrepreneurs who’ve survived similar crises? Published by Justin Norman on 2 May 2020 What lessons can we learn from those who have lived, survived or even thrived through somewhat similar circumstances as Covid-19 in the past?
South African company JaSure sees a gap for on-the-go insurance Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 May 2020 South African company JaSure has introduced an on-demand insurance product. Co-founder Jaclyn Prior answers our questions.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in April Published by Staff Writer on 1 May 2020 A selection of private equity deal and fundraising announcements that came across our desk in April 2020.
Africa’s youth deserve a flexible secondary education system Published by Steve Cumming on 30 April 2020 By ensuring flexibility in the secondary education system, more young African’s will have access to the skills they need to respond to an increasingly digital, automated, and connected world.
After a decade of building and investing in African companies, Emilian Popa explains why he is bullish on these five industries Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 April 2020 While Popa has witnessed great business success stories over the past decade, he has also seen several ventures not performing according to expectations.
Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021 calls for submissions from African innovators Published by Press Office on 28 April 2020 Organisations and high schools invited to submit pioneering sustainability entries before 21 May 2020 deadline.
Covid-19 and the future of African airlines: Kenya Airways and Airlink CEOs share their views Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2020 How the pandemic is currently impacting African airlines and what the industry could look like after the crisis.
