The ins and outs of running an online jobs platform in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 August 2020 Jobberman Nigeria CEO Hilda Kragha discusses the company’s revenue model and explains why LinkedIn is not giving her sleepless nights.
Shoprite runs out of road in Nigeria Published by Dianna Games on 6 August 2020 The announcement by Africa’s biggest grocery retailer Shoprite that it would be stepping back from the Nigerian market, led to what one commentator called “an earthquake” in Nigerian retail.
CEO reflects on his journey of building a digital insurance business in Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 5 August 2020 Jeremy Leach is the founder and CEO of Inclusivity Solutions, a company which designs, builds and operates digital insurance products.
Talking business with the founder of Kenyan online insurance marketplace Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 August 2020 Bismart is a Kenya-based insurance aggregator, allowing its users to compare and buy various insurance products from multiple companies.
Entrepreneur sees opportunity for childcare-related e-commerce and information Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 August 2020 Bliss Group seeks a slice of an estimated $7 billion market in Kenya and Nigeria.
The journey so far: Mdingase Tewete, managing director, Kombeza Foods (Malawi) Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 August 2020 Mdingase Tewete is the managing director of Kombeza Foods, a dairy processing company in Malawi.
Profit-making idea: The time for telemedicine has arrived in Kenya Published by Jeanette Clark on 31 July 2020 Previously sceptical consumers are suddenly embracing technology when it comes to healthcare.
Somali livestock traders count losses after drastic downscaling of hajj due to Covid-19 Published by Mohammed Yusuf on 31 July 2020 Somalia’s livestock industry has been reeling since Saudi Arabia drastically downscaled the hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, because of Covid-19.
Zambian company spots opportunity for locally-made spices and pastes Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 July 2020 Sage Valley is a Zambian company which produces spices and pastes from locally sourced ingredients.
Nigerian Uber-for-trucks company Kobo360 not such a crazy idea after all Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 July 2020 CEO and co-founder of Goldman Sachs-backed Kobo360 explains how he turned Nigeria’s logistics challenges into a thriving business.
City on the move: Lokoja, Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 July 2020 Entrepreneur Obi Ozor believes the capital of Kogi State could become a major economic hub.
Ugandan real fruit ice lolly business has ambitious expansion plans Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 July 2020 Krystal Ice is a Ugandan company that makes frozen snacks from real fruit. The business was started in 2017. Founder Linnet Akol (43) answers our questions.
Planet42: Cars for those who can’t get a traditional vehicle loan Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 July 2020 South African company Planet42 buys used cars from dealerships which it then rents out to its customers, mainly the underbanked.
The journey so far: Dare Okoudjou, CEO, MFS Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 July 2020 Dare Okoudjou is the CEO of MFS Africa, a pan-African fintech company that connects mobile money systems to each other and to money transfer organisations, banks and other financial institutions.
