South African businesses are investing in Nigeria, and Nigerian business owners are investing in South Africa – the latter needing sound accounting and advisory services in order to grow their small businesses in South Africa. In selecting an accounting consulting...
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Growing A Business through Asset-Based Loans in South Africa
At some stage most entrepreneurs have the desire to start their own businesses but don’t really know how to manoeuvre. There is one key area where entrepreneurs seem unsurpassed in self-inflicting damage: not having to calculate the cost of implementing their business...
The Most Optimistic American Banks in Africa
Without optimism, there is no profitability in Africa. This has been the strategic stance of two of the top global banks, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase, that have decades of experience in the most advanced African economy – South Africa. JPMorgan Chase & Co. and...
Impact Investing is the Future of Investment in West Africa
If you missed the memo, Impact Investing is the future of investment in West Africa, and the continent as a whole. According to the IFC, Impact Investing is “Investments made into companies, organisations, vehicles, and funds with the intent to contribute to...
The Importance of a Business Plan in South Africa
It is very important to have a good business plan in South Africa, because the markets are not as clear-cut as they are in advanced markets in Europe. A South African Start-Up requires more planning just to acquire the capital, because there is need to ensure that the...
The Money Transfer Race for Africa
Money Transfer is on the rise in Africa, and there are several brands taking the lead in dominating territories and other market segments. Remittance flows to sub-Saharan Africa were recorded to be $48 billion in 2019, but the true total is likely to be significantly...
Filing by Login: How NamRA Inherits Namibia’s Digital Tax and Payment Rails
A new agency also inherits a system. NamRA takes over the online portal through which Namibians already file returns and settle their accounts.
Financing Plumbing: How HPP II Tries to Move Capital to Small Firms
A fund on paper is not capital in a firm. HPP II lives or dies on the rails that carry money to the smallest enterprises.
Patient Money: How Eos Plans to Raise N$500m for Namibian Farming
Namibia has the pension savings and the arable ambition. Eos is betting the two can finally meet on a farm.