Pension funds – should they be financing infrastructure in Africa? Published by Gerald Gondo on 23 October 2017 In principle, the asset class presents a compelling natural ‘fit’ to the longer-term liability profile of most pension funds.
Financing green energy infrastructure in Africa Published by Jeremy Wakeford on 20 September 2017 Green bonds could potentially play an important role in channelling currently low-yielding funds into Africa’s burgeoning green energy sector.
QuickBooks’ EasyBIZCONNECT launches into Africa Published by Press Office on 7 April 2017 EasyBIZCONNECT is Quickbooks’ new mobile or desktop application that will provide you and your customers with all needed information on the fly.
Impact investing in Africa: A new course about Africa for Africa Published by Press Office on 27 October 2016 Africa’s top business school, the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, has launched a new course on impact investing to bridge a critical knowledge gap on the continent.
Financing small-scale farmers: Opportunities for the private sector to get involved Published by Kate Douglas on 13 September 2016 Africa requires innovative strategies to meet its agriculture investment needs.
Former Citi banker sees opportunities in agribusiness financing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2016 Ivan Mbowa, co-founder and CEO of Umati Captial, talks about his company.
Agriculture doesn’t have to be a poor people’s game, says successful farmer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2016 Kenyan Charles Odida has managed to build a thriving enterprise by thinking outside the box.
An asset financing model for rural households in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 November 2015 How a Uganda-based company is allowing low-income customers to buy solar energy kits and appliances.
Financing boda-bodas in Uganda: Where banks say no, this entrepreneur says yes Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2015 Michael Wilkerson is one of the founders of Tugende, a company that offers a lease-to-own model to help Ugandan boda-boda drivers own their own motorcycle.
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.
Off the beaten track: Business lessons from building bamboo bikes Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2014 Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative co-founder Bernice Dapaah speaks about the challenges of starting a business.
How to best navigate the waters of securing finance for your business Published by Staff Writer on 23 January 2014 Advice for entrepreneurs on how to access funding for their businesses.
Juhudi Kilimo couples loans with training for smallholder farmers in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2013 Social enterprise Juhudi Kilimo offers loans and training to farmers in rural Kenya.
Nigerian cassava farm seeking finance to boost crop production Published by Promotional Feature on 31 January 2013 A commercial cassava farming business in Nigeria requires crop financing as well as a five-year loan to purchase additional equipment and to upgrade infrastructure.
