The journey so far: Sandras Phiri, MD, Africa Trust Academy Published by Justin Probyn on 31 January 2019 ‘I believe that getting paying customers is a measure of business success.’
How Africa’s entrepreneurs are changing the direction of globalisation Published by Rapelang Rabana on 28 January 2019 Africa is in a position to solve its challenges using exponential technologies, and in doing so, it can leapfrog what exists in countries with higher gross national income.
The journey so far: Collins Onuegbu, executive vice chairman, Signal Alliance Published by Justin Probyn on 24 January 2019 ‘Entrepreneurship is a journey. Time and experience teach you along the way.’
On the road to faster freight transport: Kobo360’s Uber for trucks Published by Vanessa Bauza on 21 January 2019 Obi Ozor, founder and CEO of Kobo360, talks about his passion for problem solving.
The journey so far: Viola Llewellyn, president, Ovamba Solutions Published by Justin Probyn on 17 January 2019 ‘I totally disagree with the idea of multitasking. As a leader, I have to delegate and I have to prioritise.’
Startup snapshot: Using Airbnb bookings as collateral for loans Published by Justin Probyn on 16 January 2019 AirAdvance provides cash advances for Airbnb hosts based on their confirmed future bookings.
World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa economic outlook for 2019 Published by World Bank on 11 January 2019 Growth is expected to accelerate to 3.4% in 2019.
The journey so far: Lukonga Lindunda, executive director, BongoHive Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019 ‘We learn the most from stepping out, trying and failing.’
Startup snapshot: Ghanaian company training a new generation of data scientists Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019 Blossom Academy trains and pairs data science talent with tech businesses operating in Africa.
Profit-making idea: Connecting professionals through a pan-African database Published by Justin Probyn on 9 January 2019 Matching like-minded professionals using AI could be the key to doing business in Africa.
A Rwandan entrepreneur on turning pumpkins into profit Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 7 January 2019 Marie Ange Mukagahima sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s pumpkin industry.
The journey so far: Precious Lunga, CEO, Baobab Circle Published by Justin Probyn on 3 January 2019 ‘I am one of those people who put 100% into whatever I am doing, so side hustles would never work for me. It has to be all in!’
Mossadeck Bally: How to build a business with staying power Published by International Finance Corporation on 31 December 2018 Starting with a single hotel in the Malian capital of Bamako, Mossadeck Bally has built a chain of eight business hotels in five West African countries, bringing thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic activity to areas that need both.
The journey so far: Jibolu Ayodele, co-founder, Thando’s Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018 ‘This journey is not for everyone.’
