PEG Africa pioneers pay-as-you-go solar in West Africa
Businessam Staff
July 30, 2017
PEG Africa is a pioneering pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solar company focused on West Africa. Co-founder and CEO Hugh Whalan stopped by PV Tech to discuss why this business model is filling gaps in Africa’s off-grid solar market, and how it has potential to evolve into meeting needs of consumers beyond electricity access. What is PEG Africa? […]
Shopping online is more than just buying; it is an experience- Bondo, CEO and Co founder, McShop
Businessam StaffJuly 6, 2017
A high demand for South African products by people in his native country of DR Congo on perceived quality, was the spark that inspired Mike Bondo to start an online shop dubbed McShop connecting buyers to local and international brands while promoting the fledgling local fashion entrepreneurs. It is a business that has metamorphosed into […]
How customer behavior can be used to value your company
Businessam StaffJune 26, 2017
MARKETING When a business has a steady customer base, it’s easy for it to make estimations and projections. But that task is very difficult for companies that are non-contractual, meaning they have customers with inconsistent buying patterns. Wharton marketing professor Peter Fader and Wharton doctoral student Dan McCarthy are looking to close the data […]
VoguePay targets ECOWAS market with payment processing service
Businessam StaffJune 26, 2017
The African online and mobile payment processing space is becoming extremely crowded. The winners will be those that can deliver high volumes of transactions. So whatever the problems the Nigerian economy has now, it would be sensible to look for long-term winners in that market. Russell Southwood, of Balancing Act, spoke to one of the […]
Android creator explains how his new phone can take on Apple, Samsung
Businessam StaffJune 11, 2017
Andy Rubin who left Google back in 2014 is well known for creating Android, sold it to Google, and nurtured it into the most popular smartphone operating system on the planet. His latest gig is Essential, a startup he runs as CEO that’s trying to become a new kind of gadgets company. It starts with a […]
Meet CEO who turns down $500-plus million acquisition offer from Disney
Businessam StaffJune 10, 2017
Considering selling your company or not is usually not an easy decision to reach. This was the case of BuzzFeed founder and CEO Jonah Peretti, who turned down an acquisition offer from Disney in the final hour, walking away from a big buyout and taking a risk on his startup. In an interview for a […]
Paris climate deal: What does the US pullout mean for Africa?
Businessam StaffJune 3, 2017
President Trump’s controversial decision isn’t all bad news for the African continent, as many countries seek to be self-reliant in terms of climate change adaptation and move closer towards a clean energy industry.Following US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the landmark Paris agreement, questions are being askedabout how the US’s absence will impact […]
Russia’s opportinity for growth is what appeals to investors – Deloitte
Businessam StaffJune 2, 2017
RT: What are the most important issues on the Forum’s agenda? Ian Colebourne: We are looking at things in terms of the balance between the growth and sustainable growth. So, one of the forum sessions we are sponsoring this year is around sustainable growth. We had our global head of sustainability with us on that […]
Tackling global shifts protectionism and technology change
Businessam StaffMay 20, 2017
An OMFIF Conversation with Veerathai San prabhob, governor of the Bank of Thailand on a critical issue: Tackling global shifts protectionism and technology change. Danae Kyriakopoulou: I’d like to start by asking how worried are you about the shifting tides in global monetary policy, especially in the US? The Federal Reserve has resumed its tightening path and Donald […]
Argentine energy minister sees $50/b oil supporting shale growth
Businessam StaffMay 20, 2017
Crude oil prices around $50/b are providing Argentina with a strong opportunity to push expansion of its nascent shale industry, which would ultimately help to improve the efficiency of its oil and gas sector, Minister of Energy and Mining Juan Jose Aranguren told S&P Global Platts Friday. “What these new price scenario is giving the […]