7 renewable energy startups trying to revolutionise the way Africa keeps its lights on
By Jacques Coetzee: Staff Reporter Africa has a serious energy problem. This is ironic considering the abundance of…
Ashish Thakkar becomes first African to chair the United Nation’s entrepreneurship foundation
By Ehis Okpamen The United Nations Foundation has announced that Ashish J. Thakkar, Founder of Mara Group and…
Mara Group’s Ashish Thakkar named chair of UN entrepreneurship council
By Tom Jackson The United Nations (UN) Foundation has announced Ashish Thakkar, founder of Mara Group and Mara…
#Hack.Jozi Challenge finalists to showcase products at demo day
By Tom Jackson The 10 #Hack.Jozi Challenge finalists will tomorrow showcase their products at demo day, with the…
Market Atlas Review: Politics Moving Markets
By Akin Sawyer Every fortnight in partnership with Market Atlas, Ventures Africa brings you data, insight, and analysis…
Meet the Boss: Jeff Nemeth, CEO for sub-Saharan Africa, Ford Motor Company
By Dinfin Mulupi ‘I excel at taking seemingly complex issues and distilling them down to two or three…
Talking strategy: Famous Brands on strengthening its position in Botswana
By Kate Douglas ‘The market isn’t overly competitive, so one does have an opportunity to compete well,’ says…
Facebook Opens First African Office in Johannesburg
By Christie Uzebu Facebook has opened its first office in Africa to further the company’s commitment to help…
Facebook announces new Head for Africa, opens first office in Johannesburg
By Paul Adepoju Facebook today announced it has opened has opened its first office in Africa to further…
South Africa: When It’s Not Good for the Sun to Shine On You
[The Conversation Africa] A real-time study using a hand-held device to measure solar ultraviolet radiation value has found…