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The journey so far: Simbarashe Mhuriro, MD, Oxygen Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 6 December 2018

‘Be presentable, but don’t go out of your way trying to look like a million dollars when you don’t have the money.’

Three questions for Chris Folayan, CEO of MallforAfrica

Published by Staff Writer on 5 December 2018

DHL asks Chris Folayan, CEO of MallforAfrica, three questions pertaining to Africa and its relations with the global market.

ITFC supports development efforts in Cameroon with $750m framework agreement

Published by Press Office on 5 December 2018

Through the new agreement, ITFC will support the financing of priority projects for Cameroon in areas including export of agricultural commodities and import of energy commodities.

South African cappuccino drink and range of spreads benefit from innovative packaging solutions

Published by Press Office on 4 December 2018

Polyoak’s specialist injection-moulding division, Dairypack Tubs has proven its expertise in in-mould labelling with the addition of three new Gold Pack medals to its stable.

Kenyan streaming service set to conquer African continent

Published by Vince Matinde on 3 December 2018

Martin Nielsen on the ups and downs of the music distribution industry.

Due Diligence: ‘Spreadsheets are always wrong,’ says private equity boss

Published by Michael Avery on 30 November 2018

‘You need to be able to roll with the punches and keep making the right decisions in difficult times.’

Startup snapshot: Two Kenyans making e-commerce ‘social’

Published by Justin Probyn on 30 November 2018

Kenya-based Mookh Africa makes it easy for people to buy and sell online.

Nielsen ranking: African countries with the best prospects for business

Published by Staff Writer on 30 November 2018

Fierce competition amongst Africa’s top country prospects.

The journey so far: John Kamara, director, Global Gaming Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 29 November 2018

‘The current entrepreneurial market does not wait for you to start small and work your way up. Think big.’

Profit-making idea: Using tech to improve access to healthcare and finance in low-income markets

Published by Justin Probyn on 28 November 2018

Tech can be the key to solving lower-income market challenges.

Nigeria CEO Survey: Executives upbeat, but recovering economy remains oil reliant

Published by Staff Writer on 27 November 2018

Oxford Business Group asked 124 C-suite executives from across Nigeria’s industries a series of questions on a face-to-face basis aimed at gauging business sentiment.

Investment trip: Kenya in crisis, but Africa outlook improves

Published by Cavan Osborne on 27 November 2018

Growth in Kenya has been slow since the government capped the interest rate banks can charge in 2016.

Five businesswomen pushing the envelope in Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 27 November 2018

Five dynamic businesswomen featured in HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK.

Levelling the playing field in Mozambique: Making growth benefit all

Published by Javier Baez on 27 November 2018

Much has changed in Mozambique since the turn of the century.

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