Seven opportunities in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector Published by Staff Writer on 10 November 2024 Earlier this year, the IFC published a report highlighting several business opportunities in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector.
Rwanda’s shift to electric motorcycles brings more than just climate benefits Published by Caitriona Palmer on 15 May 2024 Ampersand, a fast-growing electric motorbike company in Kigali, is allowing motorbike taxi drivers to save money and cut emissions.
Investment adventures in Africa’s frontier markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2024 Dutch investor Barthout van Slingelandt, managing partner of XSML Capital, shares his experiences of backing companies in the DRC, Uganda, and Angola.
The Financial Industry Summit: The AFRICA CEO FORUM and IFC gear up to rethink African finance Published by Press Office on 13 January 2021 Organised by the AFRICA CEO FORUM, in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the first edition of The Financial Industry Summit will be held online on 10-11 March 2021.
How Kenya’s Flora Mutahi built a tea company from the ground up Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 August 2020 The founder of Melvins Teas spotted a gap in a fiercely competitive industry.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in July Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2020 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in July 2020.
Nigerian Uber-for-trucks company Kobo360 not such a crazy idea after all Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 July 2020 CEO and co-founder of Goldman Sachs-backed Kobo360 explains how he turned Nigeria’s logistics challenges into a thriving business.
The Africa CEO Forum will be held on 9 and 10 March 2020 in Abidjan Published by Press Office on 19 July 2019 Register now to take advantage of the early bird offer.
Venture capital investment in Africa: Where the IFC is betting its money Published by Kate Douglas on 22 August 2017 We talk to Olawale Ayeni, regional head for Africa investments at IFC Venture Capital, about backing high-growth companies.
Can off-grid electricity power Africa? Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 28 May 2017 The industry has evolved from a collection of charities handing out solar panels to a real business opportunity.
Seeing investment opportunities in post-war Liberia and Sierra Leone Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 March 2014 The West Africa Venture Fund hopes to stimulate economies affected by years of conflict.
