Profit-making idea: Educational institutions for the 2020s, not the 1960s Published by Staff Writer on 25 June 2019 ‘In Nigeria, our traditional schools are still educating our children for the 1960s, not the 2020s.’
Africa’s energy landscape transitions to base load-capable renewables Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2019 Technology disruption presents opportunity for renewables, African utilities and their funders.
Profit-making idea: Central Africa could be the continent’s rising star Published by Staff Writer on 12 June 2019 Central Africa stands to benefit the most from the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Profit-making idea: Who is going to be the next African agro-billionaire? Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2019 Agribusiness is one big untapped African opportunity, says Fred Swaniker.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy private equity deals and announcements in May Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2019 A selection of deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in May 2019.
Nike, MTN, Dangote: Ranking Africa’s top brands Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2019 The most admired brands on the continent.
DHL helps deliver high-speed thrills with Red Bull Cape Town Circuit 2019 Published by Staff Writer on 22 May 2019 DHL Express this week announced its partnership with Red Bull South Africa, as the official logistics provider of the iconic Red Bull Cape Town Circuit.
E-commerce: Sometimes what you don’t sell is as important as what you do Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2019 When it comes to finding your e-commerce niche, less is almost certainly more.
Profit-making idea: Starting a tourism-related business in Côte d’Ivoire Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2019 Côte d’Ivoire wants to be Africa’s fifth biggest tourism destination by 2025.
Nine things you need to know about selling on social media Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2019 Utilising social media is a relatively cheap way to effectively reach huge numbers of primed, eager target customers and maximise ROI.
Top entrepreneurs tell us about the toughest situations they’ve had to deal with Published by Staff Writer on 30 April 2019 We’ve asked some of the continent’s most dynamic entrepreneurs to reveal the toughest situations they’ve found themselves in as business owners.
Mbuyu Capital exits its co-investment in Meridian Published by Staff Writer on 27 April 2019 Phatisa, the lead investor of a consortium including Mbuyu Capital as a co-investor, has reached an agreement on the sale of its controlling shareholding in Meridian Group.
DHL brings over 200 global online stores to African consumers Published by Staff Writer on 11 April 2019 DHL Express has announced the launch of its new mobile and desktop app aimed at improving the online shopping experience for Africa-based consumers.
Growth in sub-Saharan Africa remains below 3%, three years after crisis Published by Staff Writer on 10 April 2019 Growth in sub-Saharan Africa has been downgraded to 2.3% for 2018.
