The Flip: Context matters – what alternative financing models are appropriate for this ecosystem? Published by Justin Norman on 30 January 2020 We wanted to deconstruct an African startup to better understand what funding models are appropriate.
Bigen exemplifies ‘profit with purpose’ at SVAI event Published by Press Office on 30 January 2020 Bigen will outline its effective development impact strategy at a business breakfast.
Nick Ndiritu: What lies ahead for Africa’s frontier markets? Published by Nick Ndiritu on 27 January 2020 The Allan Gray Africa ex-SA Equity Fund’s performance over the past year was downright disappointing, writes Nick Ndiritu
In 2100, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world will be in Africa Published by Katharina Buchholz on 26 January 2020 While in 2020, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world were located in Asia, the picture will look different in 2100.
African logistics: 6 recommendations to revolutionise the sector Published by Press Office on 26 January 2020 In a report, the Africa CEO Forum and Okan deliver their recommendations to push the boundaries in the field of African logistics.
South Africa slowly embracing veganism Published by Anita Powell on 26 January 2020 Meat may be meeting its match, as more and more South Africans are experimenting with vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.
Beyond oil – the potential for private investment in Angola Published by Devon Maylie on 26 January 2020 Key areas where private investment could play a pivotal role in opening the economy and driving growth.
Your insurance products demystified Published by Khalid Salleh on 22 January 2020 Are all your insurable interests insured?
Africa’s first win at top international business school competition Published by Press Office on 20 January 2020 The UCT Graduate School of Business in Cape Town has garnered another international accolade.
Startup snapshot: Online B2B food marketplace connecting importers and exporters Published by Staff Writer on 17 January 2020 eFoods Trade is an online African B2B marketplace, launched in June 2017. Uganda-based founder Ian Sendagala answers our questions.
The Flip: In pursuit of scale – the strategies of Africa-focused venture investors Published by Justin Norman on 17 January 2020 VCs are looking for scale, but achieving scale in a complex and fragmented environment is excessively difficult. That doesn’t mean venture investing in African markets is irreconcilable.
Okuafo Foundation is Ghana’s first winner of the global Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020 Published by Press Office on 16 January 2020 Okuafo Foundation, the agriculture technology solutions service provider, has won the Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category.
Profit-making idea: Cassava processing offers unexploited potential Published by Staff Writer on 16 January 2020 Africa is rich with raw untapped opportunities in agricultural value addition.
Partnership, not ownership, will turbocharge Africa’s economy Published by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem on 15 January 2020 For Africa to flourish, foreign investors must help homegrown businesses to become manufacturers and exporters themselves.
