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.
$1,650 per kg? Truffle expert talks about South Africa’s budding industry Published by Kate Douglas on 31 August 2015 Mycologist and truffle farmer Leon Potgieter shares how the valuable mushroom is taking root in Western Cape.
Has Liberia found the way to share its forest plenty with the poor? Published by Max Bankole Jarrett on 31 August 2015 What is often overlooked is that forests too can be a curse not a blessing for countries that are rich in them.
Can tractor sharing boost the incomes of small-scale farmers? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2015 An Uber-like service for tractors.
Yale graduate on starting a clinic-to-patient communication service in Uganda Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2015 Kaakpema Yelpaala talks about his web app that allows healthcare professionals to communicate with patients via mobile phones.
How mPedigree built a business by combating counterfeit products Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2015 We talk to Bright Simons about mPedigree’s business model, how his service works and where he sees future profits coming from.
How Ma3Route found a way to monetise Nairobi’s traffic jams Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2015 Crowdsourcing traffic information.
Medical records at a touch of an app? Q&A with CenHealth’s founder Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2015 We talk to South African Joel Ugborogho about his new health tech start-up.
Doing business in Sudan: DAL Group’s innovative approach to growth Published by Heba Hashem on 24 August 2015 Ihab Daoud Abdellatif of DAL Food explains how a focus on innovation and a commitment to social partnerships have helped the company overcome the unique challenges of running a business based in Sudan.
Street murals and property prices: Talking business with renowned artist Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2015 We talk to Ricky Lee Gordon about the business of street murals and the role it plays in property development and gentrification.
Centum CEO James Mworia shares advice for success in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 August 2015 ‘Don’t look for validation in other people. I have decided that I will not let other people’s opinion become my reality.’
Talking start-ups and entrepreneurship with GrowthAfrica CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 August 2015 ‘Entrepreneurship has become more of a viable option for a lot of people.’
Why this South African is bringing the Sowetan princess ‘Barbie’ to the market Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2015 Maite Makgoba shares her plans to challenge the Barbie brand with the Momppy Mpoppy doll.
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.
