Startup snapshot: Using Airbnb bookings as collateral for loans Published by Justin Probyn on 16 January 2019 AirAdvance provides cash advances for Airbnb hosts based on their confirmed future bookings.
The journey so far: Lukonga Lindunda, executive director, BongoHive Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019 ‘We learn the most from stepping out, trying and failing.’
Startup snapshot: Ghanaian company training a new generation of data scientists Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019 Blossom Academy trains and pairs data science talent with tech businesses operating in Africa.
Profit-making idea: Connecting professionals through a pan-African database Published by Justin Probyn on 9 January 2019 Matching like-minded professionals using AI could be the key to doing business in Africa.
A Rwandan entrepreneur on turning pumpkins into profit Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 7 January 2019 Marie Ange Mukagahima sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s pumpkin industry.
Mossadeck Bally: How to build a business with staying power Published by International Finance Corporation on 31 December 2018 Starting with a single hotel in the Malian capital of Bamako, Mossadeck Bally has built a chain of eight business hotels in five West African countries, bringing thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic activity to areas that need both.
The journey so far: Jibolu Ayodele, co-founder, Thando’s Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018 ‘This journey is not for everyone.’
Reclaiming groundnut as a profitable venture in Nigeria Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 December 2018 Talking business with Ladipo Lawani, founder of L&L Foods.
The journey so far: Carolyn Campbell, partner, Emerging Capital Partners Published by Justin Probyn on 20 December 2018 ‘Life as an entrepreneur in the African space is full of ‘if only I had known this!”
Cosmic retail boom in Côte d’Ivoire as economic recovery spurs shift to formal shopping Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2018 Côte d’Ivoire’s most extensive shopping and leisure centre sees record footfall in opening weeks.
Crowdfunding app taps into African generosity Published by Vince Matinde on 18 December 2018 Dave Mark shares lessons learnt from running a business in Kenya.
The journey so far: Chude Jideonwo, CEO, Joy, Inc Published by Justin Probyn on 13 December 2018 ‘Leading a company or a team is a complex venture.’
Profit-making idea: Intra-country tourism in Nigeria is a gem in disguise Published by Justin Probyn on 12 December 2018 Tapping into domestic travel in Nigeria can be a highly profitable venture.
Africa’s ‘Coco Chanel’ wants to dazzle the globe Published by Helene Cilliers on 11 December 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of Adèle Dejak, founder of Kenya’s Adele Dejak Limited.
