Startup snapshot: Forget about buying stuff and say hello to renting with Rentoza Published by Staff Writer on 11 September 2019 Rentoza was started by a group of South Africans who were convinced the stuff hiding in their garages should be paying rent for taking up so much space.
Can the cybersecurity professionals in South Africa outpace the cybercriminals? Published by Staff Writer on 5 September 2019 South Africa is becoming a hackers’ paradise.
Startup snapshot: HouseAfrica simplifies real estate investment. Not its rewards. Published by Staff Writer on 4 September 2019 Nigeria-based HouseAfrica splits properties into shares, recorded as digital units on a blockchain, thereby empowering previously neglected investors to own real estate.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in August Published by Staff Writer on 2 September 2019 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in August 2019.
Startup snapshot: Nigerian AI-driven platform helps reduce health insurance fraud Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2019 Nigeria-based Curacel provides intelligent fraud detection and claim fast-tracking technology for African health insurers.
What businesses can learn from the recent ransomware attacks in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 August 2019 Four simple things you can start doing today to keep the likelihood of becoming infected to the bare minimum.
Startup snapshot: Doing away with paper sales receipts Published by Staff Writer on 23 August 2019 Johannesburg-based Snapslip Holdings is a digital receipting and analytics application.
Startup snapshot: Zimbabwean duo allows everyone to participate in the business of farming Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2019 YouFarm allows people to invest in crops and livestock and share the profits with the farmers when the produce goes to market.
Morocco’s Sabrina Bouzidi: Entrepreneurial energy and can-do spirit Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2019 At age 37, Sabrina Bouzidi has already accomplished more than many people do in a lifetime.
Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2019 Designing a profitable business model.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in July Published by Staff Writer on 2 August 2019 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in July 2019.
Major shifts in Nigeria’s consumer landscape Published by Staff Writer on 31 July 2019 ‘Competition for consumers’ wallets has never been tougher.’
Startup snapshot: Connecting Kenya’s rural small scale farmers to urban traders Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2019 Taimba is a Nairobi-based agtech startup that runs a cashless platform connecting rural small scale farmers to urban retailers.
Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 July 2019 A handful of Africa’s most dynamic growth businesses targeting the agriculture sector.
