Kenyan-built mobile money platform disrupts traditional banks’ hold in Eswatini Published by Seth Onyango on 12 September 2024 A Nairobi-designed digital wallet service is nipping at the heels of Eswatini’s mainstream banks and telcos.
Zambia: Why this entrepreneur is targeting the building materials industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 July 2024 Chisepo Chirwa is the founder and CEO of Bosso, an e-commerce platform for building materials in Zambia.
Ghana: Entrepreneur spots opportunity for electric bikes Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 8 July 2024 Wahu is a Ghanaian e-mobility startup which designs, manufactures, and sells electric bicycles (eBikes).
E-commerce in Nigeria is not all it’s cracked up to be Published by Staff Writer on 18 June 2024 Despite media reports of Nigeria’s booming e-commerce market, online sales have been a challenge for some.
Going digital: Five young people leading Malawi’s tech transformation Published by Caitriona Palmer on 20 May 2024 Meet Wangiwe, Sithembile, Kelvin, Daniel and Bright. These five young people are pillars in Malawi’s growing tech community.
Zambia: After failure of agri platform, entrepreneur targets poultry industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 May 2024 Gilbert Mwale talks about lessons learned from his previous failed venture and why he is now focused on the poultry industry.
Rwanda’s shift to electric motorcycles brings more than just climate benefits Published by Caitriona Palmer on 15 May 2024 Ampersand, a fast-growing electric motorbike company in Kigali, is allowing motorbike taxi drivers to save money and cut emissions.
Investment adventures in Africa’s frontier markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2024 Dutch investor Barthout van Slingelandt, managing partner of XSML Capital, shares his experiences of backing companies in the DRC, Uganda, and Angola.
Botswana: Entrepreneur builds tech solutions for farming sector Published by Nathan Hastings-Spaine on 22 April 2024 Tumo Kgabeng’s solution deploys drones to monitor pests, diseases, and soil quality, and recommends treatments accordingly.
From Kenya to Nigeria: Opportunities in Africa’s fish farming industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 March 2024 The demand for fish in sub-Saharan Africa is set to significantly outpace today’s levels.
Ghana: Entrepreneur seeks to boost agribusiness sector with technology Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 24 January 2024 Sesi Technologies, an agricultural technology firm, focuses on creating cost-effective, technology-driven solutions for farmers.
Northern Nigeria’s ‘hidden’ startups Published by Staff Writer on 14 December 2023 “We believed many of the stereotypes around northern Nigeria were wrong, and that there were bankable ideas and executors that weren’t getting funded.”
Beyond Lagos: Investment opportunities in northern Nigeria Published by James William on 11 December 2023 The co-founders of Aduna Capital recognise significant untapped potential in northern Nigeria, a region that encompasses about half of the country’s total population but attracts only a small portion of startup funding.
Investor sees opportunity in Africa’s healthcare deficit, from Nigeria to Egypt Published by Staff Writer on 29 November 2023 Mikael Hajjar, co-founder of Africa-focused venture capital firm P1 Ventures, recognises opportunities in Africa’s healthcare imbalance.
