Starting and growing a business in Africa can be a daunting task, but with the right strategy and management advice, it can be very rewarding. This is where GetAPlan.Africa comes into play. GetAPlan.Africa is a planning and strategy consultant for business owners in...
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Investors Relations is a necessity for Small Businesses too!
To grow a business, startups in any industry must devote time, knowledge, and energy to investor relations management, the same way a public company manages investors. Every company, whether small, medium or large, as long as they want to raise capital, should have...
The Rise of Neobanking in Africa
The new generation of bank start-ups in Africa is just as those in any part of the world; all thanks to digital and the internet of things, called Neobanking. Neobanking is a type of banking service that is offered exclusively through a digital platform, such as a...
Djibouti’s PEACE cable goes live — capital structure what comes next across the region
PEACE cable lands in Djibouti: following the capital — funding structure, dollar-franc currency risk and who can enter the financing stack.
Ethiopia’s Safaricom Ethiopia launch — capital structure what comes next for investors
Behind Safaricom Ethiopia’s 6 October 2022 launch sits a capital question: who funds a greenfield network, and how birr revenue meets hard-currency risk.
SEND MONEY HOME: The Money Transfer Race for Africa
Like a gold rush, there is a race for the “Send Money Home” market in Africa, as Money Transfer is on the rise, with remittance flows to Africa expected to exceed US$50 billion in 2022.
Kenya’s Nairobi Expressway opens — customer adoption what comes next across the region
Nairobi Expressway opens: the toll road’s real story is its capital stack. Currency mismatch, traffic risk and whether local money can enter.
Battery value-chain pact in DRC — capital structure what business leaders should track
DRC-Zambia battery pact raises the money questions the ceremony did not answer: who funds the first plant, who carries currency and offtake risk.
South Africa: The Global Capital of Africa
South Africa is the global capital of Africa, its economy, its beautiful cities and tourism, its industry, and the diverse ethnic groups present, all working cohesively and known as the Rainbow Nation. For the enterprising, South Africa is the only country in the...