Business Insights

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DerbyWheel Africa : Pedalling a Revolution

With the goal of globalising professional keirin racing, DerbyWheel emerges as a pioneer of velodrome cycling and hopes to share the profits generated from its global operation. Shaaban Mohammed, Managing Director of DerbyWheel Africa, tells us more about its growing popularity on the continent.

Natucate : Protecting the Okavango Delta

One of the world’s greatest and most valuable wildlife areas, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, is under serious threat. Daniel Kaul, CEO of Natucate, tells us more.

What guidance would you offer to new entrants in your sector?

We like to round up each issue by giving featured business leaders the final word. In issue 106 we asked, “What guidance would you offer to new entrants in your sector?”

Why Africa Remains a Rewarding Destination for Investment 

Babs Ogundeyi, Group CEO and Founder of Kuda Technologies, discusses the continent’s funding potential and opportunities for a growing tech-savvy population.

AstraZeneca : Optimising Kenya’s Reforestation

With a commitment to planting and maintaining up to six million trees in Kenya, AstraZeneca is harnessing the deep learning capabilities of artificial intelligence to ensure the trees’ long-term growth and facilitate far-reaching health benefits for local communities. Deepak Arora, African Cluster President, tells us more.

Lubanzi Wines : Sustainably Crafted

Hailing from South Africa’s rugged Swartland, Lubanzi Wines is a socially conscious producer that endeavours to serve as a powerful force for good. We find out more with co-Founder, Charlie Brain.

Africa Day at COP28 : Green Growth in Africa

The annual COP summit has become a symbolic gathering of heads of state from across the globe. Coinciding with Africa Day, the continent’s leadership seeks to award Africa a voice at one of the world’s largest sustainability conferences.

What advice would you give to someone considering entering your industry?

We like to round up each issue by giving featured business leaders the final word. In issue 105 we asked, “What advice would you give to someone considering entering your industry?”

CloudSmiths : Forge the Future

For over a decade, CloudSmiths has been helping businesses to get the most from the cloud. CEO and Founder, Jason Timm, discusses the company’s heavy investment in Generative AI.

The Smart Cube : The Cocoa Challenge

Speaking to Nidhi Jain, Commodity Specialist at The Smart Cube, we discuss how tight cocoa supplies in West Africa are impacting the cocoa supply chain, as well as the effect it is having on food production and prices.