Business of fashion: Malawian designer creates brand with a global customer base Published by James Torvaney on 14 April 2021 Lilly Alfonso, founder of the eponymous Malawi-based fashion label, explains how she built her business.
The digital infrastructure imperative in African markets Published by Aubrey Hruby on 13 April 2021 The Biden administration has the opportunity to work with flagship US tech companies to accelerate and scale critical digital infrastructure to the benefit of Americans and Africans alike, writes Aubrey Hruby.
Investing in Nigeria: Private equity firm African Capital Alliance shares its experiences Published by African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association on 13 April 2021 Investment opportunities in the digital economy and import substitution.
Rwanda: Entrepreneur finds export market for dried cassava leaves product Published by Kageni Muse on 13 April 2021 Pierre Damien Mbatezimana’s company developed a packaged dried cassava leaves product, which drastically reduces the cooking time of this Central and West African delicacy.
Profit-making idea: Businessman upbeat about student accommodation in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 April 2021 “You can make a huge amount of money, especially if the development is located close to universities or colleges,” says entrepreneur Kolade Ajani.
Agribusiness in Africa needs disruptive, non-traditional investment models Published by Henri de Villeneuve on 9 April 2021 Too often strategic investors attempt to make projects fit within traditional, short-term funding models that are doomed for disappointment, writes Henri de Villeneuve.
The future of the hotel sector in Africa after Covid-19 Published by Andrew Shirley on 8 April 2021 Three stakeholders from the African hospitality sector share their views on what the future holds post Covid-19.
Nigerian businessman explains how he capitalised on opportunities in the furniture industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 April 2021 In the early 2000s, Kolade Ajani started making furniture in the city of Abuja, which experienced rapid growth at the time.
Agricultural investment firm sees opportunity in Africa’s ‘incomplete value chains’ Published by Andrew Shirley on 7 April 2021 How SilverStreet Capital approaches its farming and agribusiness investments in Africa.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in March Published by Staff Writer on 7 April 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in March 2021.
From Ethiopia to Seychelles: Citibank economist on how investors should think about Africa’s frontier markets Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 April 2021 With the right structural and regulatory reforms, many frontier markets in Africa could offer attractive opportunities for investors.
An e-commerce model tailored for low- and middle-income consumers in Kenya Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 April 2021 Tim Steel, CEO of Copia, explains the company’s unique business model that focuses on the underserved mass market.
Nine business ideas to pursue in Africa: Poultry, cannabis, vocational training and more Published by Staff Writer on 5 April 2021 Here are nine business opportunities on our radar, as highlighted by top African entrepreneurs and investors.
Education must be a crisis priority, not an afterthought Published by Press Office on 4 April 2021 Rather than overlooking education in recovery spending, governments should be targeting education, particularly secondary education, to tackle lingering challenges that predate the pandemic but pose significant long-term implications for the continent.
