F5.5G Leap-forward Development of Broadband in Africa The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa recently, under…
Private equity’s role beyond money in African ventures
Bryan Turner, partner at Spear Capital, delves into the pivotal role of private equity investors in enhancing the growth of African businesses. Beyond financial…
ESG focus ‘takes investment away from emerging markets’
The idea that businesses should approach their operations with an environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus has become the most prevalent watchword all over…
Grow African business via domestic capital, foreign funds
Access to capital is probably the most significant factor in the success of growth-stage businesses. While investment funding is well within reach in many…
In-person engagement remains key in emerging markets
While the pandemic necessitated a shift to online meetings and virtual engagement, there are just some business fundamentals that need to be done in…
