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business idea that one must hire people with numerous degrees and higher-level education is one that I feel is outdated.’
Africa Deal Roundup Q1 2018: Substantial private equity activity in the energy sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 April 2018 The first quarter of 2018 saw substantial private equity deal activity in the energy sector, particularly renewable power.
Entrepreneur Mogau Seshoene wants to grow traditional South African food empire Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 3 April 2018 Mogau Seshoene sees untapped opportunity in traditional food.
Unpacking the trends in Francophone Africa’s banking industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 April 2018 Discussing the industry with PwC partner Pierre-Antoine Balu.
The journey so far: Dorothy Ghettuba, CEO, Spielworks Media Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 March 2018 ‘Entrepreneurship is a long game.’
#HWMIIA Podcast: Samuel Gikandi on building a pan-African tech company Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2018 Samuel Gikandi is the CEO and co-founder of Africa’s Talking, a Kenya-based mobile technology company.
[Listen] Kenya: Microsoft-backed company finds innovative way to deliver internet access Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 March 2018 On the foothills of Mount Kenya, Mawingu Networks is providing internet through TV white space technology.
The journey so far: Gustaf Agartson, CEO, BIMA Published by Justin Probyn on 22 March 2018 ‘Identifying and accepting your strengths and weaknesses is just as important as building the right team around you.’
Profit-making idea: Technology could transform education sector Published by Justin Probyn on 19 March 2018 In many African countries, the education system is noticeably not as good as it could be.
The journey so far: Nadayar Enegesi, co-founder, Andela Published by Justin Probyn on 15 March 2018 ‘The diversity of input into a decision materially increases the quality of the decision.’
The richest woman in South Africa shares her career journey Published by Staff Writer on 12 March 2018 ‘I really did understand how to run a business and how to make money.’
The journey so far: Erwin Spolders, CEO, REDAVIA Published by Justin Probyn on 8 March 2018 ‘Every good business starts with a “bad” idea; no business starts with a fully-baked, perfect product-market-fitted proposition.’