Features
[Interview] Cobus Visagie, CEO, Africa Merchant Capital, South Africa
Cobus Visagie is a chartered accountant and entrepreneur, founder of Africa Merchant Capital, an institution focused exclusively on merchant banking finance and solutions.
[Interview] Stephen Mutinda, Managing Director, Homestay Safari, Kenya
Stephen Mutinda is the Managing Director of Homestay Safari Group, a Kenyan online accommodation booking platform for different facilities ranging from boutique hotels, furnished apartments, guest houses, villas and much more.
[Interview] Kendall Ananyi, Founder, Tizeti, Nigeria
Kendall Ananyi is a Nigerian entrepreneur, founder/CEO of ISP company, Tizeti, which recently secured a $3m series A funding.
[Nigeria Business Week] Forging bonds at new levels, China bets higher
At first glance, it seems business as usual, but that could not be farther from reality. Business has never been more positive, rapid, nor disruptive.
[South Africa Business Week] Why SA entrepreneurs are not thriving
A Study carried out on more than 1000 entrepreneurs in South Africa revealed that entrepreneurship in South Africa is not thriving, despite the fact that South Africa is one of Africa's strongest economies.
[Kenya Business Week] The UK, China trade factor
Fresh from discussing bilateral ties with the United States, Kenya has over the recent past held trade negotiations and deals with UK and China as the super powers seeks to grow their influence in the country.
[Africa Tech Week] Technology driving Fintech growth in Africa
Banks and other financial institutions are adopting new technologies to satisfy the growing demands of their customers across the continent.
[Mauritius] Huawei is a trusted partner of digital transformation
As part of his visit to China, Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth visited Huawei's Executive Briefing Center and held talks with Peng Zhongyang, Senior Vice President at Huawei. He said that Huawei is a trusted partner of the country for digital transformation.
[Interview] Francis Vesta, Senior Investment Analyst, Itanna, Nigeria
Francis Vesta is Senior Investment Analyst at Itanna, an offshoot of the Honeywell Group in Nigeria.
[Column] Ray Chimhandamba: Africa’s donation to the Disruptor Economy
One has to ask, what role has Africa played in the disruptor economy and what role will it play in the future. Mpesa, the mobile money invention by Safaricom in Kenya, is one of my favourites.
[Column] Mimi Kalinda: Strategic communication vital to Africa’s DNA
Innovation is a critical part Africa’s DNA, but it only plays a part in shaping the continent’s narrative when the world becomes aware of it.
[Kenya Business Week] New energy frontiers, more business deals
It has been another busy week for anchor sectors in Kenya with more investors, landmark deals and strategic partnerships pointing to Kenya as the investment destination for the region.
[Africa Tech Week] Technology addressing Africa’s crucial challenges
Leading technology companies are using their resources and technologies to help marginalized communities in the continent overcome poverty, injustice and even discrimination.
Wakanda inspired Africa’s real life innovative tech stories
The entertainment phenomenon that is Black Panther has captivated the world since its release earlier this year. It has been embraced for its representation of black people generally, and Africans specifically.
[Column] Sachen Gudka: Our economy cannot withstand delayed payments
Money is the bloodline of any economy, and for businesses to thrive, its steady flow and circulation are critical. Cash is king.
[Interview] Priscilla Muhiu, Head of Marketing, Sendy, Kenya
Priscilla Muhiu is the Head of Marketing at Sendy, a mobile-based logistics firm that connects customers with drivers to help deliver goods from one place to another.
[Column] Phyllis Wakiaga: Why TVET is central to economic development
The economic well being of any nation rests on the country’s ability the create sustainable jobs for all.
Using tomorrow’s tools to solve today’s security problems
Organisations that do not have a clear longer-term security roadmap in place are putting themselves at risk of being compromised.
What happens after all devices are connected to the IoT?
Is your business driving change or being driven by it? This is the question that should be powering your business mindset in a digital world that’s swallowed by innovation and exponential change.
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