Start-up snapshot: Helping domestic cleaners help themselves Published by Justin Probyn on 13 January 2016 Domestly is an app that aims to connect domestic cleaners with clients.
Start-up snapshot: Convincing Nigerians to book their travel online Published by Justin Probyn on 23 November 2015 Travelbeta is a Nigeria-based online travel booking platform.
Brands in Africa: The most admired and valuable Published by Justin Probyn on 2 November 2015 Non-African brands dominated the rankings, with nine of the top 10 most admired brands in Africa being foreign.
Coffee consumption in Africa still low, opportunities for growth Published by Justin Probyn on 20 October 2015 Domestic coffee consumption is set to rise, supported by an emerging urbanised middle class which is stimulating demand for consumer goods.
Ex-Kalahari.com CEO discusses his health e-commerce venture Published by Justin Probyn on 12 October 2015 ‘There are a lot of similarities between e-commerce principles and traditional retail – and often this is forgotten when setting up an e-commerce operation.’
Bozza giving African artists a platform to monetise their craft Published by Justin Probyn on 15 September 2015 ‘We are really around unlocking the creative industries from the top of Africa right down to Cape Town.’
Start-up Snapshot: Online insurance platform aims to crack the Nigerian market Published by Justin Probyn on 10 September 2015 TopCheck is a Nigerian based start-up that allows users to compare and buy car insurance online.
Africa’s gaming industry: Expert shares her thoughts Published by Justin Probyn on 1 September 2015 We ask Pippa Tshabalala to comment on the continent’s gaming potential.
Start-up snapshot: Foodstantly wants to take Nigeria’s food industry online Published by Justin Probyn on 24 August 2015 Online platform Foodstantly allows users to buy and sell food and farm produce.
Start-up snapshot: South African platform aims to disrupt the legal industry Published by Justin Probyn on 20 August 2015 LexNove allows users to find legal representation from a panel of hand-picked lawyers’ proposals.
Start-up snapshot: Making vehicle insurance quick and simple in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 18 August 2015 Online platform, AutoGenius, allows users to search for vehicle insurance quotes from a multitude different insurers.
Start-up snapshot: Lagos app helps commuters take road less travelled Published by Justin Probyn on 28 July 2015 Beat Traffik is a mobile app that crowd-sources regional reports regarding traffic jams and accidents to help commuters to reach their destination faster in Nigeria.
Start-up snapshot: Bicycles doubling as moving billboards in rural Mozambique Published by Justin Probyn on 20 July 2015 How we made it in Africa speaks to Lauren Thomas, co-founder of Mozambikes, about the company’s business model.
Infographic: The desktop is not yet dead – ordering food online in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 16 July 2015 While most Africans use their mobile phones for entertainment purposes, studies have shown some still remain reluctant to do banking and payments on their handsets.