South African paint company bullish about east African market Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2017 ‘As the middle class grows, the need for more and more housing increases. And obviously more houses and apartment buildings really helps our business.’
Rwandan solar-powered kiosk company wants to create Africa’s biggest wifi network Published by Justin Probyn on 10 February 2017 Making people that earn less than US$5 a day part of the digital revolution.
Meet the Boss: Henri Nyakarundi, managing director, ARED (Rwanda) Published by Justin Probyn on 8 February 2017 ‘Just start a business – it will teach you more about yourself and your abilities than any other institution.’
Start-up snapshot: A new way of selling used cars Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2017 CarZar is a South African online platform through which users can sell their used cars.
Ranked: Best African cities to work as a freelancer Published by Justin Probyn on 1 February 2017 According to Hoofdkraan’s report, Cape Town is the best city in Africa to be a freelancer.
Meet the Boss: Tameron Haralambous, founder and owner, Eco Furniture Design Published by Justin Probyn on 1 February 2017 Founder of eco-friendly furniture company reveals what keeps her up at night.
Start-up snapshot: Take photos of Africa and get paid for it Published by Justin Probyn on 25 January 2017 Snaphubr is a stock image provider dedicated exclusively to African content.
Meet the Boss: Juanita van der Merwe, owner, Little Green Number Published by Justin Probyn on 19 January 2017 ‘I stress about almost everything.’
Entrepreneur simplifying running of South Africa’s stokvels with smartphone app Published by Justin Probyn on 16 January 2017 Tshepo Moloi, founder of StokFella, wants to tap into $3.2bn informal savings societies market.
Meet the Boss: Tshepo Moloi, founder, StokFella Published by Justin Probyn on 13 January 2017 ‘Your environment and your background does not define your success.’
Meet the Boss: Vino Govender, managing director, LA Consulting Engineers Published by Justin Probyn on 12 January 2017 ‘Know when to change your sails when the wind does not blow in the direction it is meant to.’
Like Uber, but for tutors Published by Justin Probyn on 23 December 2016 A new South African app connects tutors to students, rates the tutors and facilitates payment.
How Jumia is trying to beat traditional retail in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 12 December 2016 Jumia Market’s MD explains what the e-commerce group is doing to win customers over.
Start-up snapshot: The Cameroonian company using fish to farm crops – and vice versa Published by Justin Probyn on 30 November 2016 Save Our Agriculture is a start-up that focuses on producing aquaponics kits.