Doing the right thing is good for people and profits Published by Press Office on 2 May 2018 Often pitted against each other, big business and local communities have more to gain by working together than working at cross purposes – especially in vulnerable economies.
African fintech and agribusiness companies attract interest from investors Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2018 Fintech investments were mostly in mobile-enabled banking and financial services companies.
Maritz Africa seeking business writers for exciting new project Published by Press Office on 1 May 2018 Maritz Africa is assembling a team of business/financial journalists to write in-depth profiles on African entrepreneurs.
Andrew Lapping: Investing in Africa – does the value outweigh the risks? Published by Andrew Lapping on 30 April 2018 Fund manager elaborates about opportunities in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Egypt.
NJ Ayuk: Congo and OPEC – a marriage of mutual need Published by NJ Ayuk on 30 April 2018 For Congo, OPEC membership means greater access to information, partnerships, contacts and a voice at the decision-making table, writes CEO of Centurion Law Group.
Startup snapshot: Angolan payments company getting in early ahead of the big banks Published by Justin Probyn on 26 April 2018 UseKamba is a mobile wallet app for Angola.
The journey so far: Eunice Thirikwa Wafula, CEO, Talinda East Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 26 April 2018 ‘Everything is doable and achievable as long as you’re ready to learn and trust the process.’
Meet Tope Ogunsemo, the Nigerian entrepreneur who runs a $3m edtech startup Published by Mfonobong Nsehe on 25 April 2018 The startup’s goal is to drive growth in the education sector by building a leading sub-Saharan IT company.
Profit-making idea: Fill the gap that is Africa’s venture debt market Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 April 2018 ‘We have had several companies that had working capital requirements which couldn’t find banks willing to extend credit and who had to instead rely on equity investments to support their growth.’
AVCA’s Annual Conference launches in Marrakech and highlights potential of PE in Africa Published by Press Office on 24 April 2018 The conference is hosting the top 600 private equity leaders, who represent over $US1.3tn in assets.
Talking business with the ‘overachiever’ behind Cameroon’s locally-made drone Published by Franck Kuwonu on 23 April 2018 William Elong is looking at expanding into other countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.
Shakir Akorede: How a single market would transform Africa’s economy Published by Shakir Akorede on 20 April 2018 Entrepreneur on Africa’s new path towards a single continental market.
Eric Kaduru: The Ugandan who left his advertising job for passion fruit farming Published by Shu Zhang on 20 April 2018 Kaduru had grown weary of the early-morning traffic and day-to-day struggle in Kampala, and was ready to try something new.
How companies are playing in the changing technology landscape Published by Jonathan Ward on 20 April 2018 The technology sector is performing strongly, but continued growth depends on the industry’s ability to keep its promises to customers.
