Startup snapshot: Entrepreneur seeks to capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018 Veronica Motloutsi’s company, SmartDigital Solutions, is an is an internet and digital services provider and consultant.
Startup snapshot: ‘Collaboration is the new innovation,’ says Zimbabwean incubator CEO Published by Justin Probyn on 11 October 2018 B2C Coworking is a Zimbabwean business accelerator, incubator and coworking space.
Startup snapshot: Platform for issuing and trading commodities on the blockchain Published by Justin Probyn on 28 September 2018 Binkabi is a decentralised commodities trading network for farmers and consumers in emerging markets.
Startup snapshot: Opportunity and risk in Africa’s untapped insurance industry Published by Justin Probyn on 19 September 2018 Inclusivity Solutions delivers insurance products through digital channels in Cotê d’Ivoire, Rwanda and Kenya.
Startup snapshot: Nigeria’s Paystack wants to modernise payments, and they’ve raised $10m to do it Published by Justin Probyn on 4 September 2018 The startup has received funding from big names like Visa, Y Combinator, and Tencent, among others.
Startup snapshot: Tanzanian company sees opportunity in waste management Published by Justin Probyn on 21 August 2018 Phenix Recycling connects innovative startups using waste as a resource with businesses that are struggling to responsibly manage their trash.
Startup snapshot: Generate returns from farming without leaving your home Published by Justin Probyn on 8 August 2018 Ghanaian company enables users to earn money from owning farms without having to do any of the hard work that agriculture entails.
Startup snapshot: Kenyan entrepreneurs create African-focused stock photo platform Published by Justin on 25 July 2018 When validating your business idea, it is important to not just speak to similar-minded people, says co-founder Sitati Kituyi.
Startup snapshot: Boutique law firm taking care of businesses’ legal matters Published by Justin Probyn on 18 July 2018 After working at top firms in South Africa and abroad, Belinda Mapongwana decided to start her own.
Startup snapshot: Earn rental income by leasing solar panels to businesses in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 3 July 2018 Using blockchain to power developing countries with solar energy.
Startup snapshot: Nigerian savings platform promoting financial discipline Published by Justin Probyn on 27 June 2018 ‘The biggest mistake I ever made, was expanding and hiring too fast,’ says Piggybank.ng co-founder Odunayo Eweniyi.
Startup snapshot: Mama Money allowing migrants to send funds abroad Published by Justin Probyn on 19 June 2018 ‘Don’t try and force the market to make too big of a step away from what they’re used to. Do it slowly and you’ll get there in the end.’
Startup snapshot: Y Combinator-backed B2B marketplace wants to be the Alibaba of Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 12 June 2018 Morocco-based WaystoCap is an online B2B marketplace for businesses in Africa to buy and sell goods.
Startup snapshot: Want to profit from owning livestock in Somalia? Now anyone can Published by Justin Probyn on 22 May 2018 ‘Imagine someone in South Korea who owns a camel in Somalia,’ says founder who quit his UN job to launch an online livestock trading business.
