DHL renews partnership with Africa’s largest e-commerce event Published by Staff Writer on 4 March 2019 DHL Express in Sub-Saharan Africa has announced that the company has once again signed on as lead sponsor for the 2019 DHL eCommerce Africa Conference and Exhibition.
Andela co-founder on why entrepreneurs should “get obsessed” with the problem they’re trying to solve Published by Vanessa Bauza on 4 March 2019 Christina Sass, co-founder of Andela, talks about the future of Africa’s tech sector.
Consumers in Africa becoming more sophisticated regarding their packaging expectations Published by Press Office on 1 March 2019 Packaging solutions need to be both attractive and practical, with cost remaining an important consideration.
RMB’s Where to Invest in Africa 2018/2019 report hones in on infrastructure Published by Press Office on 1 March 2019 Where to Invest in Africa: Ranking of top 10 countries.
Last mile delivery: Solutions for your business Published by Staff Writer on 1 March 2019 Innovations in last-mile logistics could provide a new and noticeable way to set you apart from competitors.
Africa Deal Roundup: 10 notable African private equity and VC investments in February Published by Staff Writer on 1 March 2019 A selection of notable transactions which came across our desk.
The journey so far: Glenn Gillis, MD, Sea Monster Published by Justin Probyn on 28 February 2019 ‘If you plan to succeed, you have to keep backing yourself.’
Meet the Boss: Peter Tshiguvho, CEO, Metropolitan Retail Published by Justin Probyn on 26 February 2019 When I see someone like Elon Musk, who is influencing the whole world despite where he comes from, I say to myself, ‘Why can’t I do exactly the same, regardless of where I grew up?’
Turning a fresh water supply problem into a business: Lessons from two entrepreneurs in Kenya Published by Vince Matinde on 25 February 2019 The challenges of not having fresh drinking water in their homes in Kenya, gave way to an idea that would lead to the establishment of a water processing business.
Meet the Tanzanian inventor who knows how to bring ideas to life Published by Tony Greenway on 22 February 2019 When he was 16 years old, Bernard Kiwia designed and built his own film projector using local materials.
The journey so far: Walter Emiedafe, CEO, Sapient Vendors Published by Justin Probyn on 21 February 2019 ‘The variables working against your optimistic plans change on a daily basis and it is your duty as a leader to adapt constantly.’
Mark Doumba: What chocolate and batteries can teach us about Globalisation 4.0 Published by Mark Doumba on 20 February 2019 Why is an investment in Hershey’s more profitable than an investment in concentrated upstream cocoa operations in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire? asks Mark Doumba.
Due Diligence: ‘This is Africa’ not an excuse for underperformance Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 February 2019 Mbuyu Capital Partners’ Michiel Timmerman tells us about his firm’s investment philosophy, Africa’s untapped opportunities and the biggest misconception about his job.
Startup snapshot: Allowing African artists to sidestep the gallery curator Published by Justin Probyn on 19 February 2019 Wezart is an art marketplace that helps local African artists sell to the rest of the world.
