Coronavirus will hit African economies hard
By Richard Li While the number of COVID-19 cases in China is on the decline, there has been a drastic increase globally and various governments are scrambling to put together … Read More
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Brendan Mullen: Why we invest in ‘old, boring’ sectors in Africa
By Brendan Mullen, managing director, Secha Capital Partners Secha Capital invests in established African SMEs in the consumer goods and agribusiness sectors. We refer to ourselves as an “impact investing … Read More
Ethiopia already exports coffee beans—exporting its culture will be the next big step
By Lynsey Chutel In Addis Ababa’s affluent Bole neighbourhood, the traditional smell of roasting coffee beans wafts through a thoroughly modern coffee shop. Garden of Coffee is agnostically decorated with … Read More
Going from zero to customer hero means learning to listen
By Lee Naik Research shows the majority of businesses are only ‘okay’ in the eyes of their customers, so how do they bridge this expectations gap? Think you’re a customer … Read More
NJ Ayuk: A new era in Africa – all of the ingredients for success
By NJ Ayuk If you follow news about Africa, it’s easy to find disheartening headlines about the continent’s struggles. But those stories do not paint a complete picture. Every day, … Read More
How online reviews are shaping buyer decision-making
Issued : Social Places An effective strategy for responding to online reviews is good for business and can help companies enhance their reputation and improve operations. Consumers are increasingly using … Read More
Africa is a great repository for untapped and untold stories
By Yolisa Phahle, CEO General Entertainment Multichoice Group Africa Africa is a great repository for untapped and untold stories – viewers love local content on local channels. With demand currently … Read More
Blockchain Releases Farmers From The Collateral Trap
A Jamaican start-up has an innovative solution to help smallholder farmers—many of whom do not have the collateral demanded by financial institutions to access loans—build a track record of their … Read More
Most call centre jobs are a dead end for South Africa’s youth
By Mohammad Amir Anwar The South African government believes that the business processing industry is key to job creation. And the sector has indeed created thousands of jobs, in particular … Read More
Thoughts on Russia’s economic ties with Africa
The below article is a slightly edited note by Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital, that was emailed to the media. I spent a few days at the St … Read More