Startup snapshot: Angolan payments company getting in early ahead of the big banks Published by Justin Probyn on 26 April 2018 UseKamba is a mobile wallet app for Angola.
The journey so far: Eunice Thirikwa Wafula, CEO, Talinda East Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 26 April 2018 ‘Everything is doable and achievable as long as you’re ready to learn and trust the process.’
Meet Tope Ogunsemo, the Nigerian entrepreneur who runs a $3m edtech startup Published by Mfonobong Nsehe on 25 April 2018 The startup’s goal is to drive growth in the education sector by building a leading sub-Saharan IT company.
Smart Lagos: Status, prospects and opportunities Published by Rafiq Raji on 18 April 2018 ‘A smart city is a destination where hard and soft infrastructures are integrated with technology and securely connected together.’
Investing in Africa’s future champions Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2018 What you need to know about backing startups in Africa.
The journey so far: Trevor Gosling, CEO, Lulalend Published by Justin Probyn on 12 April 2018 ‘Don’t be afraid to eat dirt and get uncomfortable for a couple years because the pain will all be worth it.’
Interview: The woman behind Malawi’s first tech hub Published by Eunice Baguma Ball on 10 April 2018 Rachel Sibande started mHub with no capital and only bits of donated furniture.
Startup snapshot: Edtech company helping Africa turn the page Published by Justin Probyn on 6 April 2018 ‘It’s important to be market-led and to adapt to its shifting needs on a regular basis,’ says Snapplify CEO.
#HWMIIA Podcast: Samuel Gikandi on building a pan-African tech company Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2018 Samuel Gikandi is the CEO and co-founder of Africa’s Talking, a Kenya-based mobile technology company.
[Listen] Kenya: Microsoft-backed company finds innovative way to deliver internet access Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 March 2018 On the foothills of Mount Kenya, Mawingu Networks is providing internet through TV white space technology.
The journey so far: Gustaf Agartson, CEO, BIMA Published by Justin Probyn on 22 March 2018 ‘Identifying and accepting your strengths and weaknesses is just as important as building the right team around you.’
The journey so far: Nadayar Enegesi, co-founder, Andela Published by Justin Probyn on 15 March 2018 ‘The diversity of input into a decision materially increases the quality of the decision.’
Kenyan businesswoman shares advice on building a thriving tech company Published by Eunice Baguma Ball on 8 March 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of serial entrepreneur Hilda Moraa.
Rob Shuter: Building a business for the long-term in Africa Published by Rob Shuter on 2 March 2018 MTN CEO explains the core principles behind the telecommunication giant’s success.
