Zambia

Don’t forget about Africa’s debt problem

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 12 September 2019

While it’s fallen out of the news headlines recently, Africa’s debt problem is not going away.

The journey so far: Gregory Chama, founder, City Drive Rent a Car

Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 June 2019

‘You need to get used to putting out fires all the time. It’s a prerequisite entrepreneurial skill.’

The journey so far: Lukonga Lindunda, executive director, BongoHive

Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019

‘We learn the most from stepping out, trying and failing.’

China’s ‘Little Africa’ losing its allure

Published by Franck Kuwonu on 4 August 2018

A downturn in a Chinese city once bustling with African traders and brokers.

From the dream of a cashless Africa to a constantly expanding startup: The Zoona story

Published by Mike Quinn on 16 July 2018

Like all venture capital-backed startups, Zoona has been through its fair share of ups and downs.

Nick Ndiritu: Demystifying Africa’s debt markets

Published by Nick Ndiritu on 23 February 2018

Allan Gray portfolio manager says the most compelling opportunities require patient capital.

Business lessons from the entrepreneur behind Zambian noodle brand

Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2018

Taking a closer look at the story of Monica Musonda, founder of Zambia’s Java Foods.

The journey so far: Mwiya Musokotwane, CEO, Thebe Investment Management

Published by Kate Douglas on 2 October 2017

‘In glorifying success we often don’t talk about all the difficult aspects of being an entrepreneur.’

Zambian CEO on his new satellite town, and which sectors not to invest in

Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2017

‘If you build it, they will come,’ says Mwiya Musokotwane, the 28-year-old CEO of Thebe Investment Management.

Tony Elumelu on the challenges of growing a pan-African company

Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2017

Policy uncertainty, labour mobility restrictions and foreign exchange issues. These are some of the challenges foreign companies can expect to encounter.

The economic costs of illicit financial flows in Africa’s extractive sector

Published by Stephen Yeboah on 25 July 2017

Trade misinvoicing, which is a major aspect of illicit financial flows, is a bottleneck on Africa’s growth.

University of Stellenbosch Business School information session: Zambia – 27 July 2017

Published by Press Office on 20 July 2017

You are warmly invited to attend our upcoming Information Session in Lusaka, Zambia to learn more about our internationally accredited programmes.

Serving sustainable jobs in the hospitality industry

Published by Adrian Leuenberger on 14 June 2017

The hospitality sector and its role in the value chain is not merely a necessary accompaniment to economic growth or an afterthought to infrastructure development.