Startup snapshot: Zimbabwean duo allows everyone to participate in the business of farming Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2019 YouFarm allows people to invest in crops and livestock and share the profits with the farmers when the produce goes to market.
Alison Gillwald: South Africa is caught in the global hype of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Published by Alison Gillwald on 21 August 2019 Even a cursory glance at earlier industrial revolutions will show that they have not been associated with the interests of the working or underclasses.
The journey so far: Mawuli Tse, director, Solar Light Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 August 2019 ‘After more than 20 years in the entrepreneurial space, and seeing all the companies that have fallen away, I can say that staying alive is in itself a big achievement.’
Vian Chinner: AI could be a welcome boost for South Africa’s battered retail sector Published by Vian Chinner on 15 August 2019 By not considering the benefits of AI, South African retailers risk leaving money on the table.
Morocco’s Sabrina Bouzidi: Entrepreneurial energy and can-do spirit Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2019 At age 37, Sabrina Bouzidi has already accomplished more than many people do in a lifetime.
The journey so far: Michail Myburgh, co-founder, Cash Flow Capital Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 August 2019 ‘No amount of experience as an employee will prepare you to be able to lead and build a company. The only way is to do it.’
Morocco tourism gains momentum Published by Hugo Bourhis on 9 August 2019 Morocco is on its way to becoming a premier destination for an increasing number of tourists.
Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2019 Designing a profitable business model.
The journey so far: Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder, MAX Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2019 ‘Figuring out how to build and constantly motivate a high performing and talented team is extremely tough.’
The journey so far: Debbie Merdjan, CEO, Camelot Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 August 2019 ‘I have now learned to do a thorough due diligence prior to jumping into the deep end.’
Major shifts in Nigeria’s consumer landscape Published by Staff Writer on 31 July 2019 ‘Competition for consumers’ wallets has never been tougher.’
Ugandan entrepreneurs cook up eco-friendly dryer to cut food waste Published by John Okot on 29 July 2019 Affordable machine to dry fruit and vegetables helps farmers stop harvests spoiling and burns green briquettes, not charcoal, for heat.
Startup snapshot: Connecting Kenya’s rural small scale farmers to urban traders Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2019 Taimba is a Nairobi-based agtech startup that runs a cashless platform connecting rural small scale farmers to urban retailers.
The journey so far: Samuel Amanor, CEO, BlueSPACE Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 July 2019 ‘If you don’t disconnect, business can consume everything, even your friends and family.’
