MCB joins forces with the Africa CEO Forum to rethink the role of Africa’s private sector Published by Press Office on 15 January 2020 The eighth edition of the largest international gathering of the African private sector will be held on 9 to 10 March 2019 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
E-commerce: a fresh sales channel for young African traders Published by Yun Shi on 14 January 2020 Catherine Oshotse, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos, Nigeria, has the internet to thank for her growing business.
Is Angola’s anti-corruption drive real or cosmetic? Published by Anita Powell and Salem Solomon on 14 January 2020 Is Angola’s ‘Terminator’ president going after corruption or his political rivals?
The journey so far: Olugbenga Agboola, CEO, Flutterwave Published by Staff Writer on 8 January 2020 ‘There’s no unlimited capital in Africa for entrepreneurs. You don’t have the chance to make a lot of mistakes, unlike folks in Silicon Valley.’
Digital payments offer brand new opportunities for financial services providers in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 January 2020 To find out more about the continent’s digital payments environment, we speak to Andrew Key, MD for Africa at Network International.
CDC Group discusses the opportunities for investors in Ethiopia Published by Vivianne Infante on 7 January 2020 Only a handful of countries worldwide can claim to have achieved a decade-long economic growth rate of 10%.
IFC: Three promising investment opportunities in Kenya Published by David Lawrence on 4 January 2020 Kenya’s agribusiness, affordable housing, and manufacturing sectors hold significant potential.
The Flip: What do entrepreneurs consider when seeking venture capital? Published by Justin Norman on 3 January 2020 In this episode, we speak to venture-backed entrepreneurs about their considerations when raising venture capital, and the explicit purposes for doing so.
Africa’s wealthiest man ends the year $4.3bn better off Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2020 Aliko Dangote became $4.3 billion richer in 2019 as his fortune continued to grow on the back of investments in cement, flour and sugar.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in December Published by Staff Writer on 31 December 2019 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in December 2019.
Six African social enterprises that had people talking in 2019 Published by Nellie Peyton on 29 December 2019 As Africa tunes into business for good, young people are finding innovative solutions to problems from illiteracy to pollution.
African airlines navigate turbulent skies Published by Franck Kuwonu on 27 December 2019 Aviation expert on what airlines need to do to remain competitive.
Aruwa Capital on why it invested in Nigerian personal hygiene products manufacturer Wemy Industries Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 December 2019 Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, managing partner of Aruwa Capital Management, explains the thinking behind her firm’s investment in Nigerian personal hygiene manufacturer Wemy Industries.
The city of Akure is developing fast. But citizens aren’t having their say Published by Fakere Alexander Adeyemi and Ayoola Hezekiah Adedayo on 24 December 2019 Communities are always at the receiving end of infrastructure projects. They must also be at the centre of the decision making processes.
