The Flip podcast: Co-building the future – high-touch venture investing Published by Justin Norman on 30 July 2020 This episode explores high-touch venture investing models – in particular, venture development and talent investing, as well as peer-selected investment.
Ugandan real fruit ice lolly business has ambitious expansion plans Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 July 2020 Krystal Ice is a Ugandan company that makes frozen snacks from real fruit. The business was started in 2017. Founder Linnet Akol (43) answers our questions.
Nigeria: Former Diamond Bank CEO introduces new digital banking platform Published by Dianna Games on 20 July 2020 Uzoma Dozie recently launched a mobile-first banking platform called Sparkle.
Opportunities in Africa’s food industry: Insights from PhilAfrica Foods CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 July 2020 Roland Decorvet talks about agribusiness trends in the region and highlights some of the unexploited opportunities in Africa’s food industry.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in June Published by Staff Writer on 3 July 2020 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in June 2020.
Zimbabwe-based entrepreneur wants to create a global market for baobab products Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 July 2020 B’Ayoba is a Zimbabwean company that processes the fruit of the iconic baobab tree into powder and seed oil for export.
Ghana’s Sumundi helps small shopkeepers to digitise their operations Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 June 2020 Ghana-based Sumundi provides easy-to-use point-of-sale and inventory management software for small shops. Co-founder Awura Abena Amponsah answers our questions.
Moving Egyptian fashion forward: How the youngest in a family of entrepreneurs is taking the company online Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 June 2020 Talking business with Anne Marie Kirollos, founder of Egyptian fashion label Tiyi.
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation releases 2019 Annual Development Effectiveness Report Published by Press Office on 8 June 2020 In 2019, ITFC approved $5.8 billion trade financing, a 12% increase from the previous year, to advance trade in member countries.
Camels, not unicorns: How entrepreneurs in Africa are rewriting the rules of Silicon Valley Published by Alexandre Lazarow on 6 June 2020 Frontier innovators do not focus on growth at any cost; they focus on sustainability and resilience, writes Alexandre Lazarow.
The journey so far: Faiz Bashir, CEO, FlexiSAF (Nigeria) Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 June 2020 An interview with Faiz Bashir, CEO of FlexiSAF, a Nigerian software company that develops technology solutions for the education sector.
Food processing company taps into health trend with millet snacks Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2020 Kenya-based Akimaa Africa produces snack foods from millet, a cereal crop.
Investment firm Accion explains why it backed Nairobi-based Apollo Agriculture Published by Ashley Lewis on 25 May 2020 Impact investment firm Accion recently announced a follow-on investment in Nairobi-based Apollo Agriculture, a platform that helps farmers maximise their profits.
UCT Graduate School of Business is number one in South Africa Published by Press Office on 13 May 2020 Latest ranking of customised programmes from the Financial Times (FT) shows the University Cape Town Graduate School of Business is leading in South Africa.
