Start-up snapshot: Uber for motorcycle taxis in Rwanda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 October 2015 ‘Start-ups are by definition fragile and we are looking at a lot of headwinds – but then I think there is a huge market opportunity.’
Ex-Kalahari.com CEO discusses his health e-commerce venture Published by Justin Probyn on 12 October 2015 ‘There are a lot of similarities between e-commerce principles and traditional retail – and often this is forgotten when setting up an e-commerce operation.’
Dragons’ Den victor on his online marketplace for South African florists Published by Kate Douglas on 7 October 2015 Q&A with Nicholas Wallander, the entrepreneur behind SA Florist.
Why Barclays is investing in African fintech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 5 October 2015 ‘Many organisations and companies – especially financial institutions – are under threat from disruption.’
How a former McKinsey consultant started selling fast food in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2015 British national Joe Falter came to Nigeria towards the end of 2012 to launch online food delivery service Hellofood.
Customer care via WhatsApp: Kenyan company finds traction abroad Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 September 2015 Ongair allows companies to communicate with their customers via messaging platforms such as WhatsApp.
MoboFree founder shares ingredients to a successful African marketplace Published by Kate Douglas on 25 September 2015 ‘The game is not so much about acquiring customers – that’s just the beginning. It is about how to keep your customers engaged over time.’
Running a business not for the faint-hearted: The story of Mi-Fone Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 Despite the glowing media headlines, behind the scenes all was not well at Mi-Fone.
Start-up snapshot: An app to get your laundry done in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 Yoza is a laundry service app that enables people in Uganda’s capital Kampala to find casual labourers to do their laundry.
VC investor: Forget the middle class, Africa’s opportunity lies in low-income demand Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2015 London-based venture capital firm, TLcom Capital, has its eye on African tech companies.
Start-up snapshot: Software for more efficient churches Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 September 2015 ‘Churches buy real estate, they buy equipment, they buy vehicles – so there is nothing strange in churches buying software.’
UK-based investment club backs Africa-focused start-ups Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2015 NewGenAngels was established by African professionals abroad who do not want to “miss out” on the emerging opportunities in Africa.
Meet the Boss: Julian Artopé, director, Ringier Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2015 ‘If you had a choice to go to university for two years or start your own business and even fail with it, I would say run your own business.’
South African comparison site on adapting its strategy to Kenya and Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2015 Click n Compare has expanded to Kenya and Nigeria. We talk to CEO Ryan Marx on how the company plans to gain traction in these markets.