Bob Diamond snatching up African banks despite the sector’s dismal outlook Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2016 While the new Barclays CEO is looking at selling off the bank’s African operations, the former CEO is more optimistic about the sector.
Ashish Thakkar: Africa doesn’t want pity, but business partnerships Published by Ashish J Thakkar on 17 September 2015 ‘We want to do business with you, and we believe you will benefit from these business relationships as much as we will.’
Africa highlighted as high potential market for technology companies Published by Staff Writer on 7 May 2015 Experts predict continued strong growth in the technology sector across Africa.
Why Ashish Thakkar’s Mara Group has its head office in Dubai Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 October 2014 Dubai is a “fantastic hub for doing business in Africa,” says Ashish Thakkar.
Ashish Thakkar on doing business in Africa… and becoming an astronaut Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2014 Ashish Thakkar is an entrepreneur with a vision of placing Africa at the centre of the world stage.
Enterprising Africa: How to get young entrepreneurs going Published by Staff Writer on 25 May 2014 Youth encouraged to prioritise entrepreneurship ahead of job-seeking.
Advancing Africa’s youth: Ashish Thakkar and others debate formal education Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2014 “I believe that things like mentorship are a lot more important than education because it is more practical.”
Bob Diamond’s African banking group: ‘Our investors are going to do very well’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2014 Atlas Mara sees an opportunity in lending to entrepreneurs and consumers.
Why business leaders make the effort to attend the WEF on Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 May 2014 Is going to the WEF going to solve all of Africa’s problems? No, but it does provide a platform for discussion.
What should the WEF on Africa address? Business leaders share their thoughts Published by Kate Douglas on 5 May 2014 African business leaders speak about what they hope the World Economic Forum on Africa will address this week.
Inside Bob Diamond and Ashish Thakkar’s new banking group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 April 2014 How two business moguls teamed up to create a pan-African financial services group.
Easier to be a market leader in Africa than India, says Mara Group MD Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 June 2012 Dinfin Mulupi interviews Ashish Thakkar, MD of Uganda-based Mara Group, about entrepreneurship and doing business on the continent.
