The journey so far: Madoda Khuzwayo, CEO, Hiringly Published by Justin Probyn on 15 November 2018 ‘The truth is nothing can fully prepare you for the life as an entrepreneur.’
The journey so far: John Wainaina Karanja, founder, BitHub Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018 ‘Technology has tilted opportunities in favour of those who are willing to put in the work.’
Startup snapshot: Entrepreneur seeks to capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018 Veronica Motloutsi’s company, SmartDigital Solutions, is an is an internet and digital services provider and consultant.
Ameya Upadhyay: Fintech investing in Africa – beyond retail payments and nano-credit Published by Ameya Upadhyay on 25 October 2018 While payments startups are easy to start, the market is driven by network effects, and therefore tends to move toward oligopolies.
Profit-making idea: Using blockchain to help intra-country trade in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 24 October 2018 Peer-to-peer e-commerce has huge potential to easier facilitate trade in the African continent.
Venture capital investors making big bets on African fintech Published by Staff Writer on 19 October 2018 In more advanced economies, fintech is often seen as a disruptor of the traditional financial sector, but in African countries it is bridging gaps that have not yet been addressed by the banking industry.
Here’s why the tech sector could be the next target for Chinese investment in Africa Published by Stephany Zoo on 16 October 2018 While Africa may be behind China in terms of R&D and innovation, it makes up for it with a rapidly growing population and an increasingly educated middle class that will begin to demand technological advancements.
Mobile money transfers have taken off in Somalia. But there are risks Published by Victor Odundo Owuor on 16 October 2018 Transfers in Somalia are predominantly available in US dollars, which isn’t healthy for the country’s economy.
Cameroon gaming startup trains new generation of business superheroes Published by Inna Lazareva on 15 October 2018 ‘It’s not only a job – you are building a legacy.’
Startup snapshot: Platform for issuing and trading commodities on the blockchain Published by Justin Probyn on 28 September 2018 Binkabi is a decentralised commodities trading network for farmers and consumers in emerging markets.
The journey so far: Katlego Maphai, co-founder and CEO, Yoco Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2018 ‘There’s a great deal of personal sacrifice as you’re building something up. It takes all of you.’
Mobilising Kenya’s public transport Published by Vince Matinde on 25 September 2018 How Mary Mwangi capitalised on a gap in Kenya’s mobile payments market.
The journey so far: Mary Mwangi, CEO, Data Integrated Published by Justin Probyn on 20 September 2018 ‘Partnerships and networks are tough but necessary to get ahead.’
Startup snapshot: Opportunity and risk in Africa’s untapped insurance industry Published by Justin Probyn on 19 September 2018 Inclusivity Solutions delivers insurance products through digital channels in Cotê d’Ivoire, Rwanda and Kenya.
