South African gym boss: Only 25% of members come primarily for exercise Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 June 2022 The founder of Fitness Junction discovered most of her members were there for much more than exercise.
As internet speeds rise, Africans are spending more time streaming Published by Conrad Onyango on 26 May 2022 Increased investments in undersea cables, the proliferation of mobile services and fast-growing demand are all helping to boost internet speeds on the continent.
Books in Africa. How this French company competes with Amazon Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2022 How YouScribe is able to compete against the likes of Amazon in Africa through an innovative business model focused on affordable pricing and a viable payment method.
After a tough Covid period, South African gym operator eyes new revenue streams Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 February 2022 Tumi Phake built a successful business that sets up and manages in-house health clubs at the offices of large companies. Then Covid-19 hit.
NBA shoots for Africa’s smartphone users Published by Seth Onyango on 2 February 2022 Africa’s smartphone user base is fast becoming a prime target for multinational entities looking for global expansion.
Africa’s creative industries becoming a more attractive investment proposition Published by Jason Hopps on 19 November 2021 Investors are recognising the growing strength – and future promise – of Africa’s creative industries.
Africa’s film industry: Growing interest from American and Chinese companies Published by UNESCO on 2 November 2021 As African stories become more globally appealing, African producers are attracting the interest of new, non-historical partners such as the United States and China.
Netflix and Showmax are pumping money into locally-produced African movies Published by Seth Onyango on 24 August 2021 African films strike a chord with movie fans on streaming services.
‘Made in Africa’ music streaming services look to take on Spotify Published by Seth Onyango on 12 August 2021 The controversy surrounding Spotify’s royalty payout model is providing fertile ground for Africa-based startups looking to challenge the streaming behemoth’s dominance.
A chain of gyms in Nigeria: Interview with the entrepreneur behind iFitness Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 April 2021 Foluso Ogunwale reveals how he built iFitness from scratch to 11 branches.
Going to the cinema in Lagos isn’t just about the movie that’s showing Published by Anulika Agina on 8 January 2021 In Lagos, cinema audiences don’t go to the movies for the film alone. There’s more.
Standard Bank: Accelerating towards Africa’s digital future Published by Nina Triantis on 16 December 2020 Africa’s technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector has, for the most part, seen a boon because of the pandemic.
Profit-making idea: Africa’s creative industries Published by Palladium on 9 November 2020 Digitisation and mobile penetration have drawn attention to a less traditional investment destination: Africa’s creative industries.
The story of Filmhouse, Nigeria’s largest cinema chain Published by David I. Adeleke on 2 October 2020 Kene Okwuosa and Moses Babatope reveal how they capitalised on an opportunity in the entertainment industry.
