The Flip: 1.2 billion and counting – how do entrepreneurs look at Africa’s market size? Published by Justin Norman on 21 December 2019 The conversation around total addressable market and true market size opportunity is a lot more nuanced than Africa’s topline population number.
This entrepreneur built an island resort out of plastic waste Published by Emma Charlton on 16 December 2019 For many people, a glut of plastic bottles floating in a lagoon would be negative. For entrepreneur Eric Becker, it sparked an idea for a business opportunity.
The journey so far: Frederick Mawuli Deegbe, CEO, Heel The World Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 December 2019 ‘I have come to accept that being a leader isn’t just about sharing your vision, but also digging deep in the trenches with your people to get the job done.’
Meet the Boss: James Claude, CEO, Global Voice Group Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2019 An interview with James Claude, CEO of Global Voice Group.
Brendan Mullen: Why we invest in ‘old, boring’ sectors in Africa Published by Brendan Mullen on 13 December 2019 ‘We refer to ourselves as an impact investing private equity firm, but people mistakenly assume that we are a venture capital firm.’
The Flip: Reaching the masses – a conversation on distribution Published by Justin Norman on 12 December 2019 In nuanced and fragmented environments, how are startups in African markets getting their products and services in the hands of their customers at the last mile?
8 African entrepreneurs reveal their toughest days on the job Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2019 Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurs share the most challenging situations they’ve found themselves in as business owners.
Emerging markets: Secrets of resilient multinationals Published by Boston Consulting Group on 10 December 2019 Succeeding in emerging markets is hard enough. To succeed year after year, decade after decade, is an astounding accomplishment. Here’s how some winning multinationals do it.
How to navigate security in a modern workplace Published by Pratik Roy on 10 December 2019 Security should become a part of every employee’s DNA, writes Microsoft’s Pratik Roy.
Capitalism for everyone: Africa CEO Forum to rethink the role of Africa’s private sector Published by Press Office on 9 December 2019 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.
These solar-power entrepreneurs are lighting up Sierra Leone Published by Douglas Broom on 9 December 2019 Easy Solar has supplied 300,000 homes in Sierra Leone with solar-powered lighting and chargers.
Kelvin Chungu: ‘Zambia’s potential in the coming years is significantly understated’ Published by Kelvin Chungu on 9 December 2019 Kelvin Chungu, managing partner at audit firm Nolands, Zambia, discusses the country’s opportunities and challenges.
The journey so far: Mavis Nduchwa, CEO, Chabana Farms Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 December 2019 ‘Entrepreneurship can be likened to a maze. You know where to start, you see the finish but the path from start to end is a process.’
Doing business in the DRC: On-the-ground insight Published by Djo Moupondo on 5 December 2019 Djo Moupondo discusses what it’s like operating on the ground in the DRC.
