Ugandan startup making it simpler for African migrants to send money home Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 February 2014 Remit aims to bring down the cost of mobile money transfers, as well as making the process more convenient.
Building apps for improved business efficiency in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 February 2014 While technology can benefit business procedures, techie Lorenzo Boncompagni says companies need some convincing.
Nigerian designer carves niche for her ‘Made in Africa’ luxury handbags Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 February 2014 “The market is huge and there really is space for everyone,” says Zashadu Bags founder.
Young entrepreneur sees big potential in underserviced South African townships Published by Kate Douglas on 5 February 2014 “My main aim is to own the township market which is a market that hasn’t been tapped.”
The story of Best Ayiorwoth: Starting a microfinance business at age 19 Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 When a young Ugandan orphan had to cut short her high school education, she swore she would take a stand. And she did.
New Yorker talks about running a tech startup in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 January 2014 Adam Nelson’s company offers a local cloud service to African firms.
Kenyan island business makes high-end handbags from washed up objects Published by Kate Douglas on 27 January 2014 Founder of artistic creation company Ali Omar talks about his budding business on the Kenyan island of Lamu.
Jack of all trades and successful in many Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 January 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur Tony Kibagendi shares his lessons about growing and diversifying businesses.
Failure is a crucial part of entrepreneur James Panaito’s success Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 January 2014 A self-proclaimed hustler, this Kenyan entrepreneur tells how he loves to solve problems with technology.
Young CEO invents navigational technology for the blind Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2014 The Mubser prototype uses RGB imaging and infrared depth data to help blind people to imagine their surroundings.
Entrepreneur aims to boost online payments in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 January 2014 Kenyan firm 3G Direct Pay plugged a hole in the travel sector by providing a platform for online commerce.
How this university drop-out built a multi-million dollar empire Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 January 2014 Kenya’s Heshan de Silva believes in investing in businesses that will make a difference.
Mi-Fone’s Alpesh Patel on starting a mobile phone company from scratch Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2014 “We have what it takes to take on the big guys and beat them at their own game.”
Kenya’s Ken Oyaya on making money from doing what you love Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 January 2014 Investing in and empowering his employees has allowed this entrepreneur to focus on growing his business.