Ghanaian entrepreneur battling counterfeit agricultural products Published by Laurie Goering on 25 June 2019 Bright Simons helps reduce yield loss by finding counterfeit crop seeds before they’re planted.
Investment trip to Mauritius: A hidden island under construction Published by Cavan Osborne on 25 June 2019 Old Mutual Equities portfolio manager Cavan Osborne shares his thoughts on investment opportunities in Mauritius.
Profit-making idea: Educational institutions for the 2020s, not the 1960s Published by Staff Writer on 25 June 2019 ‘In Nigeria, our traditional schools are still educating our children for the 1960s, not the 2020s.’
The journey so far: Gregory Chama, founder, City Drive Rent a Car Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 June 2019 ‘You need to get used to putting out fires all the time. It’s a prerequisite entrepreneurial skill.’
Mohammad Amir Anwar: Most call centre jobs are a dead end for South Africa’s youth Published by Mohammad Amir Anwar on 19 June 2019 Unlike their South African counterparts, Indian call centre workers have better career prospects, writes Mohammad Amir Anwar.
Meet the Boss: Frank Horton, chief executive officer, Mercton Resources Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2019 ‘In the mining industry, you either run or be overrun. There is no time to slow down; absolutely no time to relax.’
Affordable and reliable energy pivotal to Kenya’s delivery of its ‘Big Four Agenda’ Published by Mphokolo Makara on 12 June 2019 Kenya’s energy sector can enhance the country’s economic growth.
Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success Published by Affiong Williams on 10 June 2019 ReelFruit founder Affiong Williams describes the value of learning from your peers.
The journey so far: John Armah, CEO, Orios Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 June 2019 ‘Not all passions become business opportunities.’
Funke Okubadejo: Nigeria – so many people, too little reform Published by Funke Okubadejo on 5 June 2019 Actis real estate director shares thoughts on Nigerian economy.
The journey so far: Margaret Hirsch, co-founder, Hirsch’s Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2019 ‘My advice to entrepreneurs is to never borrow a cent. Sell your skills, in the beginning, to get yourself money.’
Malian entrepreneur fights digital exclusion for the illiterate with voice-based social media app Published by Caroline Dubois on 27 May 2019 Mamadou Gouro Sidibé has created an app for social networking for those who can’t read.
Entrepreneur hoping to ride Egypt’s first tech unicorn into the emerging market transportation sunset Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 May 2019 Mostafa Kandil talks about the building blocks for Swvl’s incredible success and the dream of building Egypt’s first tech unicorn.
The role of rural women in making home brew: a Rwandan case study Published by Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu on 20 May 2019 The possibility of indigenous beverages to contribute to economic empowerment.
