Study: Weather-based insurance benefits farmers Published by Kim Lewis on 24 February 2015 A new study shows that weather-based insurance will help smallholder farmers to withstand the effects of climate change and market shocks.
Thought leadership: Partnership key to infrastructure development Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2015 A solution to solving the infrastructure deficit? A close cooperation between businesses and the government.
Meet the Boss: Mustafa Suleimanji, MD, Lamudi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 February 2015 “It’s an exciting time in Africa and the internet is shifting the way we do business.”
Factors private equity firms consider when investing in African mining Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2015 Private equity industry experts discuss what they consider when looking at potential mining deals.
Why Tanzania’s real estate market is taking off Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2015 “In Dar es Salaam there is a huge increase in the purchase of apartments,” says Mustafa Suleimanji, managing director for Lamudi in Tanzania.
How this company built a business by charging phones in rural Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 February 2015 Juabar has built a franchise network of micro-business owners who offer phone charging services.
Why agriculture and agribusiness can change Africa’s story Published by Stephen Yeboah on 18 February 2015 Agribusiness, centred around smallholder farmers, could change Africa’s growth and transformation story.
Tony Blair’s principles for partnerships between African governments and investors Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2015 Tony Blair’s five principles that govern mutually-beneficial relationships between African governments and foreign investors.
Aggressive strategy required to reduce the unbanked in Nigeria – but possible Published by Staff Writer on 17 February 2015 Nigerian banking continues to face significant headwinds – in relation to both revenue and costs.
Meet the Boss: Ismail Ahmed, founder, WorldRemit Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2015 “Coming across sceptics in professional life can actually be more useful than advice. It makes me work even harder towards my vision.”
Africa Tech Trends: The age of start-up accelerators Published by Tom Jackson on 16 February 2015 Start-up accelerators are common in Europe and the United States, but in Africa the concept is still very young.
Meet the Boss: Jannie Mouton, founder, PSG Published by Kate Douglas on 13 February 2015 “Thinking back, my biggest lesson was back when I was fired because I was too relaxed and too sure of myself.”
New technologies – why emerging markets stand to gain Published by Madhur Jha on 13 February 2015 Fears over the impact of robotics and 3D printing are exaggerated and miss the huge potential benefits for emerging markets.
Start-up snapshot: Enabling Tanzanians to purchase event tickets with mobile money Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 February 2015 Event-goers in Tanzania can now purchase tickets via their mobile phones using mobile money.
