Profit-making idea: An e-commerce platform adapted for Africa’s business environment Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 September 2020 “Let vendors and customers meet each other as opposed to forcing all of them to go through one centralised website,” says entrepreneur Teddy Ruge.
City on the move: Mbarara, Uganda Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 September 2020 Mbarara, situated in south-western Uganda, has experienced rapid expansion in recent years.
Building and selling an African fintech company: The story of Luke Kyohere and Beyonic Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2020 Kyohere grew Beyonic from a side-hustle into a respectable business.
Digital platform Freshbag connects farmers to street vendors in Cameroon Published by Nelly Murungi on 15 September 2020 The company buys products from farmers and distributes them to street vendors in the capital Yaoundé.
Profit-making idea: Talent-on-demand platforms Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 September 2020 Platforms that take Africa’s gig economy online and match opportunities with skills, could be a lucrative business for entrepreneurs.
Taking the temperature on African VC funding Published by Ochuwa Akhigbe-Ogionwo on 26 August 2020 Lateral Capital’s Ochuwa Akhigbe-Ogionwo looks at startup funding in 2020 and highlights developments in the fintech sector.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Need to see a doctor? This Nigerian company allows you to do it online Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 July 2020 Wellvis is a Nigerian on-demand health information and service platform connecting individuals with verified and licensed health practitioners in real-time.
