The journey so far: Lukonga Lindunda, executive director, BongoHive Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019 ‘We learn the most from stepping out, trying and failing.’
Startup snapshot: Ghanaian company training a new generation of data scientists Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019 Blossom Academy trains and pairs data science talent with tech businesses operating in Africa.
Profit-making idea: Connecting professionals through a pan-African database Published by Justin Probyn on 9 January 2019 Matching like-minded professionals using AI could be the key to doing business in Africa.
NJ Ayuk: Is President João Lourenço’s team driving the Angolan oil rebound Published by NJ Ayuk and Joao Gaspar Marques on 9 January 2019 Centurion Law Group CEO discusses Angola’s recent oil reforms.
Centurion Law Group expands its team to support the growing flexible legal services Published by Press Office on 8 January 2019 The expansion of the Centurion team comes at a strategic time for the pan-African legal conglomerate as it rolls out the first Africa-wide flexible legal services mode, CenturionPlus.
A Rwandan entrepreneur on turning pumpkins into profit Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 7 January 2019 Marie Ange Mukagahima sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s pumpkin industry.
The journey so far: Precious Lunga, CEO, Baobab Circle Published by Justin Probyn on 3 January 2019 ‘I am one of those people who put 100% into whatever I am doing, so side hustles would never work for me. It has to be all in!’
Mossadeck Bally: How to build a business with staying power Published by International Finance Corporation on 31 December 2018 Starting with a single hotel in the Malian capital of Bamako, Mossadeck Bally has built a chain of eight business hotels in five West African countries, bringing thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic activity to areas that need both.
Louw Barnardt: Business strategy – five steps on how to succeed in the new year Published by Louw Barnardt on 31 December 2018 Strategy will determine the direction in which your business heads and will keep your whole leadership team on the same page, writes Louw Barnardt.
The journey so far: Jibolu Ayodele, co-founder, Thando’s Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018 ‘This journey is not for everyone.’
Profit-making idea: Playing in Africa’s e-sports arena Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018 Moving into Africa’s e-sports space could be a rewarding venture into the continent’s growing digital space.
Reclaiming groundnut as a profitable venture in Nigeria Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 December 2018 Talking business with Ladipo Lawani, founder of L&L Foods.
The journey so far: Carolyn Campbell, partner, Emerging Capital Partners Published by Justin Probyn on 20 December 2018 ‘Life as an entrepreneur in the African space is full of ‘if only I had known this!”
Cosmic retail boom in Côte d’Ivoire as economic recovery spurs shift to formal shopping Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2018 Côte d’Ivoire’s most extensive shopping and leisure centre sees record footfall in opening weeks.
