Listen: How social ventures can move from grant funding to real money Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2017 How entrepreneurs can overcome the typical funding obstacles of obtaining real money after accessing free money.
Seven tips all entrepreneurs need before launching a start-up Published by Avid Larizadeh Duggan on 18 October 2016 ‘Brace yourself, as this is a long game.’
Funding Africa’s future leaders’ studies Published by Press Office on 14 September 2016 To date over R6 million has been committed in scholarship funding for GSB Masters and PhD programmes.
Kenya’s creative industry: Unlocking opportunity where others see risk Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 September 2016 The sector has the potential for significant growth, but lacks investment and a solid business foundation.
A big year for private equity fundraising in Africa Published by RisCura on 4 May 2016 ‘The slowdown in the growth of emerging market economies hasn’t inhibited the ability of African investment managers to attract significant amounts of capital.’
China’s rebalancing spells changes for Africa’s business model Published by Deloitte team on 22 March 2016 For Africa, the China-enabled ‘golden growth decade’ has passed. As China rebalances, so must Africa.
The real barriers to entrepreneurship in South Africa Published by Sanele Makinane on 12 November 2015 There are many obstacles entrepreneurs have to overcome before they can get their ventures off the ground.
A look at funding SMEs for inclusive growth in Africa Published by Dapo Okubadejo on 20 May 2014 SMEs are drivers of the economy and inclusive growth.
How SME financial access in Africa compares to other developing economies Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2013 An AfDB report shows that many African SMEs have difficulty accessing external financing.
AECF offering funding up to $1.5 mil for innovative business ideas Published by Promotional Feature on 17 November 2011 The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is inviting private sector companies to compete for investment support for their new and innovative business ideas.
Funding available for innovative business ideas Published by Promotional Feature on 1 December 2010 African entrepreneurs have the opportunity to receive funding for their business ideas by entering one of the AECF’s competitions.
