Shakir Akorede: How a single market would transform Africa’s economy Published by Shakir Akorede on 20 April 2018 Entrepreneur on Africa’s new path towards a single continental market.
Eric Kaduru: The Ugandan who left his advertising job for passion fruit farming Published by Shu Zhang on 20 April 2018 Kaduru had grown weary of the early-morning traffic and day-to-day struggle in Kampala, and was ready to try something new.
The journey so far: Ivan Mbowa, CEO, Umati Capital Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 April 2018 ‘The best business opportunities are those that address significant and untapped consumer demand.’
Smart Lagos: Status, prospects and opportunities Published by Rafiq Raji on 18 April 2018 ‘A smart city is a destination where hard and soft infrastructures are integrated with technology and securely connected together.’
Profit-making idea: Tapping into Kenya’s affordable housing market Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 April 2018 Affordable housing options have not caught up with the rate of population growth and urban migration.
Startup snapshot: Somaliland delivery business on what it would do with a $1m investment Published by Justin Probyn on 18 April 2018 Gulivery provides third-party delivery services for restaurants, grocers, shops and e-commerce companies.
Investing in Africa’s future champions Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2018 What you need to know about backing startups in Africa.
Music: Nigeria’s new export Published by Franck Kuwonu on 17 April 2018 PwC projects Nigerian music sales revenues to reach $88m by 2019.
Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: City master plans Published by Otavio Veras on 13 April 2018 By 2030, cities in sub-Saharan Africa will be home to 715 million people, or 47% of the population.
The journey so far: Trevor Gosling, CEO, Lulalend Published by Justin Probyn on 12 April 2018 ‘Don’t be afraid to eat dirt and get uncomfortable for a couple years because the pain will all be worth it.’
Interview: The woman behind Malawi’s first tech hub Published by Eunice Baguma Ball on 10 April 2018 Rachel Sibande started mHub with no capital and only bits of donated furniture.
Startup snapshot: Edtech company helping Africa turn the page Published by Justin Probyn on 6 April 2018 ‘It’s important to be market-led and to adapt to its shifting needs on a regular basis,’ says Snapplify CEO.
Marubini Raphulu: The inevitability of renewable energy and how South Africa will benefit Published by Marubini Raphulu on 5 April 2018 Hulisani CEO talks renewable energy.
The journey so far: Deepa Dosaja, CEO, Deepa Dosaja Published by Justin Probyn on 5 April 2018 ‘The conventional business idea that one must hire people with numerous degrees and higher-level education is one that I feel is outdated.’