The journey so far: Debbie Merdjan, CEO, Camelot Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 August 2019 ‘I have now learned to do a thorough due diligence prior to jumping into the deep end.’
Major shifts in Nigeria’s consumer landscape Published by Staff Writer on 31 July 2019 ‘Competition for consumers’ wallets has never been tougher.’
Ugandan entrepreneurs cook up eco-friendly dryer to cut food waste Published by John Okot on 29 July 2019 Affordable machine to dry fruit and vegetables helps farmers stop harvests spoiling and burns green briquettes, not charcoal, for heat.
Startup snapshot: Connecting Kenya’s rural small scale farmers to urban traders Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2019 Taimba is a Nairobi-based agtech startup that runs a cashless platform connecting rural small scale farmers to urban retailers.
The journey so far: Samuel Amanor, CEO, BlueSPACE Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 July 2019 ‘If you don’t disconnect, business can consume everything, even your friends and family.’
Jacques Morisset: How can Côte d’Ivoire escape the curse of cocoa? Published by Jacques Morisset on 24 July 2019 Chocolate is becoming more and more of a luxury item for most consumers.
Kenya’s avocado farmers eye Chinese market, but there’s a catch Published by Rael Ombuor on 22 July 2019 Kenya has signed a deal to export avocados to China, making it the only African nation to sell the fruit to the huge Chinese consumer market.
Due Diligence: SPE Capital Partners’ Nabil Triki on investment lessons learnt Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 July 2019 We ask Nabil Triki, managing partner at SPE Capital Partners, about the firm’s investment philosophy.
The journey so far: Adebola Williams, CEO, RED Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 July 2019 ‘Those who will be truly successful in business must be able to take more informed decisions than risks.’
Nonye Mpho Omotola: Forging an era of collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa Published by Nonye Mpho Omotola on 19 July 2019 The aim should be to leverage off each other’s strengths, instead of being threatened or being unduly critical of each other, argues Nonye Mpho Omotola.
Impact investment favours expats over African entrepreneurs. Here’s how to fix that Published by Christie Peacock and Fiona Mungai on 17 July 2019 There is a growing backlash against impact investors among local entrepreneurs in Africa, write Christie Peacock and Fiona Mungai.
South Africans skip lines, get medicine from vending machines Published by Thuso Khumalo on 15 July 2019 Sorry, but you do not have permission to view this content.
Guarded optimism on new Zimbabwe dollar Published by Nick Ndiritu on 15 July 2019 This past quarter, Zimbabwe reintroduced its national currency, reviving bitter memories of the hyperinflation period.
New Zim or not new Zim? Published by Ian Macleod on 13 July 2019 Is change really taking place in Zimbabwe? Or is it more of the same-old, same-old?
