- Entrepreneurship
Dorkin Dairies, Building a Successful Business in Zimbabwe
Today we had a chance to catch up with Ian King, the entrepreneurial mind behind Dorkin Dairies. A leading Dairy Production business he gives
- Entrepreneurship
Right management team makes the difference in African business
It is not easy finding good investments and almost every team, idea or business has a number of weaknesses that need to be carefully
- Entrepreneurship
Tech4Africa launches Innovation Award
Tech4Africa, an emerging technology conference, is calling for entries to its inaugural Tech4Africa Innovation Award. Designed to recognize homegrown …
- Entrepreneurship
Will increased Private Equity interest in Africa trickle down?
In March, the Carlyle Group launched their first Africa-centric fund. A month later they opened their offices in South Africa and announced plans to
- Entrepreneurship
Capital exists in Africa, but priorities are wrong
The funds required to make a tangible impact in Africa exist, however, the prioritization of this capital is imbalanced. This is according to Guido
- Entrepreneurship
International investors choose South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya as top 3 in 2011
International investors choose South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya as the best African countries on the continent for investment in 2011. A survey conduct…
- Entrepreneurship
Trust: A Key to Business and Economic Success in Africa
The “Art of Making Business Happen” aired a segment on trust as an active ingredient to one’s success in business. While its role is
- Entrepreneurship
Access to finance is the biggest challenge to entrepreneurs in Africa
This past week I conducted a poll with members on VC4Africa. Specifically, I wanted to know what the community feels prevents (more) entrepreneurship …
- Entrepreneurship
2nd VC4Africa Meetup in Brussels a success!
On June 7th 2011 40 members came together for the second VC4Africa meet-up event to be organized in Belgium. This was a networking session
- Entrepreneurship
The Role of Entrepreneurship and Opportunity in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Legatum Prosperity Index is a global study of the factors that drive and restrain national prosperity across more than 110 countries. As VC4Africa…