NJ Ayuk: 10 developments that will shape Africa’s energy sector in 2019 Published by NJ Ayuk on 22 January 2019 Executive chair of the Africa Energy Chamber on how Africa can further entrench itself as the world’s hottest oil and gas frontier in the coming year.
UCT GSB joins prestigious global list of business schools Published by Press Office on 21 January 2019 The European Foundation for Management Development re-awarded its European Quality Improvement System to the UCT GSB.
On the road to faster freight transport: Kobo360’s Uber for trucks Published by Vanessa Bauza on 21 January 2019 Obi Ozor, founder and CEO of Kobo360, talks about his passion for problem solving.
Meet the Boss: Colin Iles, MD, Absa Group Limited Published by Justin Probyn on 19 January 2019 ‘I’m not great at relaxing. My worst nightmare is being forced to experience a massage or sunbathe on the beach.’
The journey so far: Viola Llewellyn, president, Ovamba Solutions Published by Justin Probyn on 17 January 2019 ‘I totally disagree with the idea of multitasking. As a leader, I have to delegate and I have to prioritise.’
Startup snapshot: Using Airbnb bookings as collateral for loans Published by Justin Probyn on 16 January 2019 AirAdvance provides cash advances for Airbnb hosts based on their confirmed future bookings.
10 reasons to book your next holiday at Kunjani in Stellenbosch Published by Press Office on 16 January 2019 Kunjani Wines not only offers a fun-dining restaurant and a range of estate wines but also the ideal vineyard cottages to ensure a truly luxurious and stylish holiday.
Maritz Africa seeking business journalist/content producer (junior- to mid-level role) Published by Staff Writer on 16 January 2019 Maritz Africa is seeking a switched-on business journalist/ content producer to work across a range of its online properties.
Incubators: What they are and how to join one Published by Staff Writer on 14 January 2019 A business incubator is an organisation that helps early stage and startup companies to grow.
Bowmans, SAVCA and Standard Bank support African private equity information portal Published by Press Office on 14 January 2019 Three major industry players have joined hands to champion private equity and the African investment industry-at-large with an innovative digital information platform.
Leadership lessons from Africa’s trailblazers Published by Mutsa Chironga and Georges Desvaux and Acha Leke on 14 January 2019 How three leaders are seizing opportunities and overcoming challenges to build successful organisations in – and a brighter future for – the nations of Africa.
Africa Deal Roundup: Renewable energy investors charged up about Africa Published by Staff Writer on 14 January 2019 Africa’s abundance of geothermal, hydro, wind and solar resources presents an immense opportunity for energy investors. And firms seem to be taking notice.
Due Diligence: AfricInvest fund head shares why he shies away from turnarounds Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 January 2019 Brahim El Jaî shares some of the investment lessons he’s learnt, discusses why he is no fan of turnaround investments, and reveals the one deal he wishes he invested in.
World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa economic outlook for 2019 Published by World Bank on 11 January 2019 Growth is expected to accelerate to 3.4% in 2019.
