Startup snapshot: Nigerian savings platform promoting financial discipline Published by Justin Probyn on 27 June 2018 ‘The biggest mistake I ever made, was expanding and hiring too fast,’ says Piggybank.ng co-founder Odunayo Eweniyi.
Startup snapshot: Mama Money allowing migrants to send funds abroad Published by Justin Probyn on 19 June 2018 ‘Don’t try and force the market to make too big of a step away from what they’re used to. Do it slowly and you’ll get there in the end.’
From warehouse to patient: mPharma’s approach to increasing the accessibility of medicines in Africa Published by Gregory Rockson on 12 June 2018 mPharma is building a more scalable version of CVS Health in Africa using the Airbnb model.
Startup snapshot: Y Combinator-backed B2B marketplace wants to be the Alibaba of Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 12 June 2018 Morocco-based WaystoCap is an online B2B marketplace for businesses in Africa to buy and sell goods.
Trailblazing online shopping in Rwanda Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 11 June 2018 Yvette Uwimpaye sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s e-commerce industry.
The journey so far: Rob Withagen, CEO, Asoko Insight Published by Justin Probyn on 7 June 2018 ‘It’s all about agility and iteration.’
The journey so far: Jyoti Mukherjee, CEO, Software Technologies Limited Published by Nelly Murungi on 31 May 2018 ‘No entrepreneur comes with a perfect manual of how to run his or her organisation.’
Matching deals on the African continent Published by Chipo Muwowo on 28 May 2018 Interview with Africa-focused digital deal origination and processing platform Orbitt co-founder and transactions analyst.
#HWMIIA Podcast: Trevor Gosling talks fintech, and how he sold his previous venture to Naspers Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2018 Trevor Gosling on his early career in investment banking, launching and selling his ecommerce business, and how he grew Lulalend into the company it is today.
Startup snapshot: Want to profit from owning livestock in Somalia? Now anyone can Published by Justin Probyn on 22 May 2018 ‘Imagine someone in South Korea who owns a camel in Somalia,’ says founder who quit his UN job to launch an online livestock trading business.
Li Peng: ICT investment and partnership key to fuelling Africa’s digital growth Published by Li Peng on 17 May 2018 Digitisation has a significant effect on employment, writes Huawei’s president of the southern Africa region.
African fintech and agribusiness companies attract interest from investors Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2018 Fintech investments were mostly in mobile-enabled banking and financial services companies.
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.’
