Tapping into digital technology platforms to boost farming productivity in Africa Published by Johan Burger on 15 April 2019 Technology is making it easier to get involved in the various sub-sectors of the agriculture industry.
The journey so far: Martin Kiarie, CEO, Bean Interactive Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 April 2019 ‘When you focus on value creation and being true to your [business’s] vision, your ‘competition’ becomes your ability to execute what the market needs.’
How a Kenyan entrepreneur’s love for design led to the first of many successful businesses Published by Vince Matinde on 1 April 2019 The quality of your work should be the only marketing strategy that you need.
The journey so far: Sailesh Savani, CEO, CompuLynx Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 March 2019 ‘Be open to hiring people who are smarter than you.’
Meet the Boss: Phathizwe Malinga, managing director, SqwidNet Published by Justin Probyn on 14 March 2019 ‘The workplace professional is no different to the sports professional. Practice a lot.’
Three nuggets of business advice from top Nigerian fintech entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 10 March 2019 Three lessons we can learn from Chijioke Dozie’s business journey.
The journey so far: Elo Umeh, CEO, Terragon Group Published by Justin Probyn on 7 March 2019 ‘Money follows vision – and not the other way around.’
Andela co-founder on why entrepreneurs should “get obsessed” with the problem they’re trying to solve Published by Vanessa Bauza on 4 March 2019 Christina Sass, co-founder of Andela, talks about the future of Africa’s tech sector.
Startup snapshot: Changing the way people live in Lagos Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2019 Nigeria-based Spleet’s mission is to change the way people live together and re-define the future of urban shared-living for working professionals, millennials and digital nomads.
Startup snapshot: Successful Nigerian tech company bootstrapped from a garage Published by Justin Probyn on 11 February 2019 From starting with nothing but laptops in a garage four years ago, 3 Wise Pixels managed to get itself listed on the London Stock Exchange’s Companies to Inspire Africa 2019 report.
The journey so far: Ani Charles Bassey-Eyo, CEO, LANI Group Published by Justin Probyn on 7 February 2019 ‘Business and entrepreneurship are not just about something to fund a lifestyle, but [are about] birthing a dream and nurturing it.’
How Africa’s entrepreneurs are changing the direction of globalisation Published by Rapelang Rabana on 28 January 2019 Africa is in a position to solve its challenges using exponential technologies, and in doing so, it can leapfrog what exists in countries with higher gross national income.
The journey so far: Collins Onuegbu, executive vice chairman, Signal Alliance Published by Justin Probyn on 24 January 2019 ‘Entrepreneurship is a journey. Time and experience teach you along the way.’
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.
