Danladi Verheijen, co-founder of private equity firm Verod Capital Management, is bullish on the education sector in West Africa. Last year, Verod sold its stake in TAG West Africa, which operates Lancaster University Ghana. The institution offers students a UK degree at a fraction of the cost. “There’s lots of demand for education,” Verheijen says. “Families…
Investor discusses the operating environment and some of the region’s untapped business opportunities.
Partner Content: Africa’s Business Heroes Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has unveiled its 2026 Top 100 entrepreneurs, selected from more than 24,000 applications from all 54 African countries. For the first time in ABH’s history, the competition has expanded its first round of finalists…
Alexis Caude Interview with Alexis Caude MANAGING PARTNER, ADENIA PARTNERS Lives in: Mauritius Before becoming an investor in Africa, French-born Alexis Caude was a successful entrepreneur. At age 36, he was in a position to retire after selling his online publishing business, but went on to start several other companies. He eventually moved to Mauritius…
PARTNER CONTENT If you are wondering about where to sell your Walmart, Macy’s, or Nike gift cards for cash, your concerns are valid. Selling your gift cards for cash can really add some extra cool liquidity to your pocket. However, getting the right platform to do this is now more important than ever with the…
In Bellville, women are taking their seat at the table, thanks to The Northern Collective, recently launched by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP). This powerful new invitation-only circle of influential women has been brought together to shape the future of the region and drive more coordinated, inclusive urban growth across the region. At a time…
Bamba Lo, co-founder and CEO of PAPS Interview with Bamba LoCO-FOUNDER AND CEO, PAPS Lives in: Dakar, Senegal Bamba Lo founded logistics company PAPS after observing that while businesses in Dakar could successfully sell products, inadequate delivery infrastructure meant those goods frequently failed to reach buyers. To solve this local delivery gap, he started the…
For years, one question in South Africa’s crypto debate has been deceptively simple: if bitcoin is bought in South Africa and moved to a wallet linked to an offshore custodian, has capital left the country? The latest High Court ruling brings that question into focus — not as a debate about what bitcoin is, but…
Many taxpayers assume that if a deduction is valid, the timing of the claim is a minor issue. However, a recent Tax Court judgment shows that tax deduction timing can be critical, with mistakes potentially leading to lost deductions, SARS penalties and costly disputes. The Tax Court Case That Put Timing Under the Spotlight The…
Interview with Eka ObaigbenaFOUNDER, TOASTIES Lives in: Lagos, Nigeria Eka Obaigbena noticed a gap in Nigeria’s restaurant market for fast-casual chains – such as Chipotle, Shake Shack, and Pret a Manger – she had grown accustomed to while living abroad. To fill it, she launched Toasties, which offers sandwiches, salads and other items that blend…
