Fábrica de Sabão: An old soap factory turned co-working space in Luanda slum Published by Justin Probyn on 8 August 2017 A space for innovators.
Startup snapshot: Invest in Nigerian agriculture from anywhere in the world Published by Justin Probyn on 3 August 2017 Farmcrowdy founder, Onyeka Akumah, tells us about the risks facing the business and his most exciting entrepreneurial moment.
Meet the Boss: Luis Lopez, CEO, Honoris United Universities Published by Justin Probyn on 31 July 2017 ‘You can be smarter than one, two, three, even five people – but you’ll never be smarter than the team.’
Startup snapshot: Talking business with solar irrigation company Published by Justin Probyn on 20 July 2017 Educating farmers on good agricultural practices has been SunCulture’s most successful form of marketing.
Startup snapshot: What this Nigerian footwear brand would do with a $1m investment Published by Justin Probyn on 17 July 2017 KEEXS produces urban and athleisure footwear products.
BarefootLaw: Uganda’s first online legal service Published by Justin Probyn on 27 June 2017 We speak to managing director Gerald Abila about attracting funding, dealing with risks and his biggest mistake so far.
Startup snapshot: Streamlining the buying and selling of medication in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 26 June 2017 Talking business with Vivian Nwakah, co-founder of online pharmaceutical distribution platform Medsaf.
Interview: Using technology to boost the incomes of West African farmers Published by Justin Probyn on 23 June 2017 Farmerline is a Ghanaian software company that provides small-scale farmers with information such as farming tips, market prices and weather reports.
Kenyan entrepreneur providing a digital alternative to textbooks Published by Justin Probyn on 21 June 2017 Tonee Ndungu, the founder of Kytabu, discusses his business journey.
Marketing to sub-Saharan Africa’s middle class: 13 ground rules Published by Justin Probyn on 20 June 2017 Africa’s middle class presents a sizeable opportunity for fast-moving consumer goods companies.
Swimming caps for big hair: Entrepreneur identifies untapped opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 2 June 2017 We talk to Nomvuyo Treffers, founder of Cape Town-based swimwear brand Swimma.
Interview: Searching for Africa’s alternative investment opportunities Published by Justin Probyn on 30 May 2017 We speak to Paul Boynton, the CEO of Old Mutual Alternative Investments.
A closer look at Lumos’ pay-as-you-go solar business in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 24 May 2017 Lumos has installed close to 40,000 solar units in the country.
Expanding to Botswana? Not a ‘crazy’ idea for South African retailer Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2017 Despite having a relatively small population of about 2.2 million people, The Crazy Store sees potential in Botswana.