Ethiopians hope startups turn into business success Published by Marthe Van Der Wolf on 28 April 2014 Youth entrepreneurship is big in East Africa, but relatively new to Ethiopia.
BRICs economist Jim O’Neill invests in Nigerian mobile payments company Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 April 2014 O’Neill backs Paga as “the number one way to pay and get paid in Nigeria”.
Social media in Nigeria – mobile chat dominates Published by Kate Douglas on 23 April 2014 A recent report highlights social media trends in Africa’s biggest economy.
Seven South African tech startups hoping to grab your attention Published by Staff Writer on 17 April 2014 From pet food to dating to rentals, 88mph has a range of startups under its wing.
From New York to Lagos: The inspiration behind a new taxi app in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 16 April 2014 The Easy Taxi Nigeria app links customers with reputable drivers in Lagos and Abuja.
Why a former doctor decided to start an online supermarket in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 15 April 2014 “Gloo.ng is an outpouring of affection to my wife, and by extension, to all our target users,” says founder.
Is Facebook planning to use drones to connect Africa? Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 April 2014 Facebook might soon be providing internet access to rural parts of Africa through high-altitude drones.
Every1Mobile creating and connecting communities of mobile phone users Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2014 Every1Mobile provides users with content, products and services to help them fast track into the formal economy.
How Freddie the Dreamer introduced technology in rural Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 April 2014 “If you go to my village today almost 90% of the youth know how to use computers. I am very proud of that.”
Investing in startups: Why back the jockey and not the horse? Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2014 Seed fund 88mph invests in tech entrepreneurs who show promise.
Internet access is no longer a luxury across Africa Published by Joel Macharia on 31 March 2014 Fibre-optic internet cables could leap-frog Africa into the future.
Three online shopping trends to pay attention to Published by Stacey Nel on 28 March 2014 Security remains a concern for most African consumers who shop online, a survey finds.
From phones to fashion to rice: Online shopping gaining traction in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2014 A number of companies are vying to become the Amazon of their respective territories.
Pushing African agribusiness to $1tr mark Published by Kingsley Ighobor and Aissata Haidara on 19 March 2014 African agribusiness is set for a huge leap, according to a World Bank report.