The journey so far: Peris Bosire, co-founder, FarmDrive Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2017 ‘I wish I knew that there will never be a day that something doesn’t go wrong…’
Why Zimbabwe’s ‘cows as collateral’ bill has this economist worried Published by Kate Douglas on 22 May 2017 Many are concerned the new bill might do more harm than good.
How serious is South Africa’s credit downgrade? Published by George Herman on 19 April 2017 No investment is ‘junk’ simply because some foreign investor can no longer invest in it.
How calling your mother can help you get a micro-loan in Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2016 Micro-loan provider, Tala, uses smartphone data to determine credit scores.
Former Jumia COO launches Nigeria’s first online-only bank Published by Justin Probyn on 13 October 2016 In its initial phase, Lidya will offer only unsecured business loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.
East African company moving from selling only solar energy to ‘everything’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 January 2016 A look at M-KOPA’s potentially game-changing new strategy of selling low-income customers everything from smartphones to cooking stoves.
African banks need to be on the side of our dynamic consumers Published by Alvaro Sobrinho on 12 May 2014 Africa’s growing banking sector must reach out and support young entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Kenyan hotel group sets its sights on domestic tourists Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 November 2013 The Kenyan middle class “have time to play golf, go for spa weekends and spend time with family”.
