The Flip: Context matters – what alternative financing models are appropriate for this ecosystem? Published by Justin Norman on 30 January 2020 We wanted to deconstruct an African startup to better understand what funding models are appropriate.
Beyond oil – the potential for private investment in Angola Published by Devon Maylie on 26 January 2020 Key areas where private investment could play a pivotal role in opening the economy and driving growth.
Africa’s first win at top international business school competition Published by Press Office on 20 January 2020 The UCT Graduate School of Business in Cape Town has garnered another international accolade.
The Flip: In pursuit of scale – the strategies of Africa-focused venture investors Published by Justin Norman on 17 January 2020 VCs are looking for scale, but achieving scale in a complex and fragmented environment is excessively difficult. That doesn’t mean venture investing in African markets is irreconcilable.
Profit-making idea: Cassava processing offers unexploited potential Published by Staff Writer on 16 January 2020 Africa is rich with raw untapped opportunities in agricultural value addition.
African airlines navigate turbulent skies Published by Franck Kuwonu on 27 December 2019 Aviation expert on what airlines need to do to remain competitive.
The journey so far: Onyekachi Ekezie, CEO, Kaptain Foods Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 December 2019 An interview with Onyekachi Ekezie, CEO of Kaptain Foods, a Nigerian food processing company.
The Flip: 1.2 billion and counting – how do entrepreneurs look at Africa’s market size? Published by Justin Norman on 21 December 2019 The conversation around total addressable market and true market size opportunity is a lot more nuanced than Africa’s topline population number.
The Flip: Reaching the masses – a conversation on distribution Published by Justin Norman on 12 December 2019 In nuanced and fragmented environments, how are startups in African markets getting their products and services in the hands of their customers at the last mile?
Network International report identifies inflection point for payment acceptance in Africa Published by Press Office on 3 December 2019 New report highlights major opportunities in the financial services sector.
Africa: 14 business ideas with strong profit potential Published by Staff Writer on 26 November 2019 A selection of business opportunities in Africa that have come across our desk.
The journey so far: Edwin Bruno, CEO, Smart Codes Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 November 2019 ‘All great ideas are scary because they always threaten what we know.’
Mozambique positioning itself as the world’s next big global energy play Published by Staff Writer on 21 November 2019 With 150 trillion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves, Mozambique is positioning itself as the world’s next big global energy opportunity.
Profit-making idea: An efficient maintenance repair operations (MRO) industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 November 2019 Africa doesn’t produce many of the inputs needed to manufacture at scale.