Isis Nyong’o talks about investing in African tech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 10 June 2013 “I’m always on the lookout for start-ups which have gained traction with end-users and are focused on learning.”
African youth hungry for connectivity Published by Jonathan Kalan on 5 June 2013 For millions of unemployed yet tech-savvy youth across Africa, increased connectivity is bringing tremendous opportunities.
Entrepreneur shares five tips to successfully secure start-up funding Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 June 2013 SleepOut CEO Johann Jenson shares five tips that entrepreneurs can use to secure funding or investment.
Taking on Africa, a Cameroonian businesswoman’s journey Published by Kate Douglas on 22 May 2013 “Even though we anticipated challenges we had underestimated the level of challenges that we would encounter.”
Investment firm 88mph reveals what it looks for in African tech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 29 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to 88mph’s Sylvia Brune and Kresten Buch about investing in African tech start-ups.
‘A business needs to grow step by step,’ says Kenyan tech entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 April 2013 “A lot of entrepreneurs are losing focus and directing their energies towards getting funding from venture capitalists.”
Invest enough time in developing your business plan, says Burundi-based ICT entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2013 Thierry Ntako, CEO of Open-IT, talks about his plans for business expansion and the pros and cons of doing business in Burundi.
Microsoft’s innovative solution to provide internet access to Africa’s rural areas Published by Staff Writer on 4 April 2013 Using TV white spaces and solar-powered towers, rural locations in Africa can have access to broadband.
Why Mi-Fone wants to establish a mobile phone manufacturing plant in Nigeria Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 3 April 2013 African start-up and mobile phone maker, Mi-Fone, says it is finalising plans to establish a US$30 million manufacturing plant in Nigeria.
Africa’s ICT investment landscape: where to look next? Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2013 ICT in Africa remains an attractive area for investment, according to the African Development Bank.
Tech entrepreneur talks about the highs and lows of running a startup in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 March 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Ugandan-based entrepreneur Titus Mawano.
Kenya’s tech industry: over-hyped or just learning to walk? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 March 2013 First there was the hype, then the criticism. Dinfin Mulupi looks at what’s going on in Silicon Savannah.
Searching for Silicon Savannah Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 March 2013 Last week I visited Nairobi, my first time back in Kenya since Nairobi’s nickname “Silicon Savannah” was coined.
Young serial entrepreneur, Nadeem Juma, explains how to be a success in Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 February 2013 “If you don’t have a string of failures behind you, it means you have learnt nothing. Failure is a big part of being an entrepreneur.”