Examining Nigeria’s online shopping potential Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2016 Nigerians’ use of mobile devices to make online retail purchases is significantly higher than global purchasing rates across several categories.
Two brothers build substantial business by targeting marginalised migrants Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2016 Hello Group is a South African company that has built a successful business by serving millions of marginalised people. We talk to one of the founders about how they did it.
Investing in African start-ups: An overview of on-the-ground realities Published by Bertrams Lukstins on 13 March 2016 Africa is certainly on the venture capital investing map. However, investors have to be patient.
Equity Bank CEO: ‘The future will be driven by digital banking, not brick and mortar’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2016 A look at Equity’s mobile banking strategy.
Samsung distributor talks about selling mobile phones in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2016 Nasser Ahmed shares his experiences.
Thoughts on the future of retail in Lagos Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 3 March 2016 Why go to a mall when you can order everything you need online, and it is delivered to you?
The Cameroonian with a business management tool for the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2016 Ted Boulou is the founder of Somtou, a management console designed specifically to cater for informal and small businesses in African markets.
Is this ‘digital classroom in a box’ the future of education in Africa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 A look at BRCK’s new digital learning product.
Start-up snapshot: Helping Nigerians bypass red-tape with online legal services Published by Kate Douglas on 28 January 2016 Three women aim to make business-related legal processes simpler and less time-consuming via their online portal, DIYlaw.
Smartphone maker Infinix focuses on online sales in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 January 2016 Infinix is keeping prices down through its e-commerce sales strategy.
East African company moving from selling only solar energy to ‘everything’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 January 2016 A look at M-KOPA’s potentially game-changing new strategy of selling low-income customers everything from smartphones to cooking stoves.
Five things to know about tech start-up funding in Africa Published by Tom Jackson on 15 January 2016 African tech start-ups received a total amount of funding in excess of $185.7m in 2015.
Start-up snapshot: Helping domestic cleaners help themselves Published by Justin Probyn on 13 January 2016 Domestly is an app that aims to connect domestic cleaners with clients.
Kiva founder discusses his new for-profit mobile lending business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 December 2015 ‘The rise of mobile technology made it viable to have a for-profit entity to do lending.’
