South African company JaSure sees a gap for on-the-go insurance Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 May 2020 South African company JaSure has introduced an on-demand insurance product. Co-founder Jaclyn Prior answers our questions.
Africa’s youth deserve a flexible secondary education system Published by Steve Cumming on 30 April 2020 By ensuring flexibility in the secondary education system, more young African’s will have access to the skills they need to respond to an increasingly digital, automated, and connected world.
The journey so far: Joanna Bichsel, CEO, Kasha (Rwanda and Kenya) Published by Nelly Murungi on 15 April 2020 ‘The most important lesson I learned from fundraising for an early-stage startup in East Africa: No one cares about your idea, they only care about your results.’
Africa: crisis a once in a decade opportunity Published by Rob Eloff on 30 March 2020 A crisis is a catalyst, writes Lateral Capital’s Rob Eloff.
African entrepreneurs reveal how Covid-19 is impacting their businesses Published by Nelly Murungi on 27 March 2020 A selection of African entrepreneurs explain how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting their operations.
Nigeria’s financial services industry positively impacted through advanced collaborative tech solutions Published by Staff Writer on 16 March 2020 How First Bank of Nigeria embraced digital transformation.
Meet the Boss: Ahmed Mohamed Yusuf, CEO, Hormuud Telecom (Somalia) Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 March 2020 ‘Jogging in the evenings through the streets of Mogadishu helps me relax.’
The journey so far: Aisha Pandor, CEO, SweepSouth (South Africa) Published by Nelly Murungi on 27 February 2020 ‘What’s important in communication isn’t what is said, it is whether and how it is understood.’
The Flip: A conversation with Rebecca Enonchong Published by Justin Norman on 21 February 2020 A long conversation on all things entrepreneurship in Africa.
Profit-making idea: Unlock value through platforms Published by Staff Writer on 17 February 2020 Platforms connect diverse parties.
Startup snapshot: MortgageMe believes South Africa’s home loan industry is ripe for disruption Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2020 MortgageMe is a fully automated home loan aggregation platform, based in South Africa. Director Andrea Tucker answers our questions.
How M-KOPA is using IoT technology to connect over 750,000 off-grid homes in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 February 2020 M-KOPA’s pay-as-you-go platform is making connected homes a reality in a low-income setting.
The journey so far: Afolabi Abiodun, CEO, SB Telecoms & Devices Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 January 2020 We interview Afolabi Abiodun, founder and CEO of SB Telecoms and Devices, an integrated ICT firm based in Lagos, Nigeria.
E-commerce: a fresh sales channel for young African traders Published by Yun Shi on 14 January 2020 Catherine Oshotse, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos, Nigeria, has the internet to thank for her growing business.