Uganda’s MamaOpe fast-tracks the diagnosis of pneumonia through smart jackets Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 July 2020 Uganda’s MamaOpe Medicals has developed a biomedical ‘smart jacket’ that it claims diagnoses pneumonia faster and more accurately than humans.
The journey so far: Abraham Cambridge, CEO, Sun Exchange (South Africa) Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 July 2020 ‘If you are not embarrassed about your first software release, you released too late.’
Using AI to identify the right fit for job seekers and employers in Botswana Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 June 2020 Founder of Mohiri talks about how he financed his company and what he would do with a $1 million investment.
Ghana’s Sumundi helps small shopkeepers to digitise their operations Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 June 2020 Ghana-based Sumundi provides easy-to-use point-of-sale and inventory management software for small shops. Co-founder Awura Abena Amponsah answers our questions.
Burkina Faso: Food processing company adds value to locally-grown cassava Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 June 2020 Faso Attiéké produces products from locally-grown cassava. Managing director Florence Bassono (36) answers our questions.
The journey so far: Faiz Bashir, CEO, FlexiSAF (Nigeria) Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 June 2020 An interview with Faiz Bashir, CEO of FlexiSAF, a Nigerian software company that develops technology solutions for the education sector.
Food processing company taps into health trend with millet snacks Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2020 Kenya-based Akimaa Africa produces snack foods from millet, a cereal crop.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in May Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2020 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in May 2020.
Fish leather shoes: Kenyan entrepreneur finds export market for innovative products Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 May 2020 Newton Owino’s company manufactures several products from utilising the waste produced by the fish processing industry in the Kenyan city of Kisumu.
The journey so far: Nosakhare Oyegun, co-founder, Festival Coins (Nigeria) Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 May 2020 An interview with Nosakhare Oyegun, co-founder of Festival Coins, a Nigerian event technology company.
South African company JaSure sees a gap for on-the-go insurance Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 May 2020 South African company JaSure has introduced an on-demand insurance product. Co-founder Jaclyn Prior answers our questions.
A product that reduces post-harvest losses in Ghana: Entrepreneur shares his story Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 April 2020 Ghana-based Sesi Technologies provides simple and affordable solutions for the agricultural sector.
The journey so far: Joanna Bichsel, CEO, Kasha (Rwanda and Kenya) Published by Nelly Murungi on 15 April 2020 ‘The most important lesson I learned from fundraising for an early-stage startup in East Africa: No one cares about your idea, they only care about your results.’
The journey so far: Paul Orajiaka, CEO, Auldon (Nigeria) Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 April 2020 ‘The unstructured complexity of the business environment in Nigeria, which I operate in, do not follow paper or theoretical logic.’
