Congo’s ‘new’ government is anything but Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 August 2019 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday announced a new government.
Raising Ghana’s land productivity can transform national economy Published by International Food Policy Research Institute on 26 August 2019 Although Ghana has done well with its minerals and cocoa exports, it has been less effective at producing more manufactured and nontraditional agricultural exports.
The journey so far: Bright Simons, founder, mPedigree Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 August 2019 ‘Constant iteration is not merely a norm of innovative thinking, it has become the barrier across plain survival and instant obsolescence.’
WeBuyCars: Used car retailer fuels growth through digitalisation Published by PwC on 23 August 2019 WeBuyCars has become South Africa’s largest second-hand car retailer by going digital.
Startup snapshot: Doing away with paper sales receipts Published by Staff Writer on 23 August 2019 Johannesburg-based Snapslip Holdings is a digital receipting and analytics application.
Startup snapshot: Zimbabwean duo allows everyone to participate in the business of farming Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2019 YouFarm allows people to invest in crops and livestock and share the profits with the farmers when the produce goes to market.
Alison Gillwald: South Africa is caught in the global hype of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Published by Alison Gillwald on 21 August 2019 Even a cursory glance at earlier industrial revolutions will show that they have not been associated with the interests of the working or underclasses.
The journey so far: Mawuli Tse, director, Solar Light Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 August 2019 ‘After more than 20 years in the entrepreneurial space, and seeing all the companies that have fallen away, I can say that staying alive is in itself a big achievement.’
Vian Chinner: AI could be a welcome boost for South Africa’s battered retail sector Published by Vian Chinner on 15 August 2019 By not considering the benefits of AI, South African retailers risk leaving money on the table.
Morocco’s Sabrina Bouzidi: Entrepreneurial energy and can-do spirit Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2019 At age 37, Sabrina Bouzidi has already accomplished more than many people do in a lifetime.
The journey so far: Michail Myburgh, co-founder, Cash Flow Capital Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 August 2019 ‘No amount of experience as an employee will prepare you to be able to lead and build a company. The only way is to do it.’
Morocco tourism gains momentum Published by Hugo Bourhis on 9 August 2019 Morocco is on its way to becoming a premier destination for an increasing number of tourists.
Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2019 Designing a profitable business model.
The journey so far: Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder, MAX Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2019 ‘Figuring out how to build and constantly motivate a high performing and talented team is extremely tough.’
