Turning past failures into present success: Finding international markets for mangoes from The Gambia Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 30 October 2018 ‘I have failed spectacularly in this sector before. I lost everything I had at one point but it taught me a lot of lessons.’
The journey so far: John Wainaina Karanja, founder, BitHub Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018 ‘Technology has tilted opportunities in favour of those who are willing to put in the work.’
Startup snapshot: Entrepreneur seeks to capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018 Veronica Motloutsi’s company, SmartDigital Solutions, is an is an internet and digital services provider and consultant.
Ameya Upadhyay: Fintech investing in Africa – beyond retail payments and nano-credit Published by Ameya Upadhyay on 25 October 2018 While payments startups are easy to start, the market is driven by network effects, and therefore tends to move toward oligopolies.
Profit-making idea: Using blockchain to help intra-country trade in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 24 October 2018 Peer-to-peer e-commerce has huge potential to easier facilitate trade in the African continent.
Ranked: Africa’s powerhouse cities Published by Staff Writer on 24 October 2018 Nigeria is home to 10 of the largest African urban markets.
Africa’s hope lies in these young hands: Sim Shagaya, founder of Konga.com Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 October 2018 Winners of 2018 Anzisha Prize announced at gala event in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Pitch-perfect: The new generation of bosses demonstrate how it’s done Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 October 2018 Through the demonstration effect these young fellows have the potential to inspire an entire generation of African youth to choose entrepreneurship as a path.
Increasing global food demand provides opportunities for young African entrepreneurs Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 October 2018 In this year’s group of 20 fellows selected for the African Leadership Academy’s Anzisha Prize, there are four young entrepreneurs who also firmly believe that the future holds promise for African agripreneurs.
How to hack finance to create widespread social change Published by Aunnie Patton Power on 23 October 2018 As the need for social and environmental change become broad public concerns, investors and corporate boardrooms are re-thinking their roles.
How nine young African women are solving the continent’s youth unemployment problem Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 October 2018 Spotting opportunities where others could possibly see only obstacles.
Mosquito-repellent soap and healthy smoothies: Two young entrepreneurs show how to build businesses from organic products Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 October 2018 Mosquito-repellent soap and healthy smoothies: Two different takes from young entrepreneurs on building a business based on organic products.
Bertha Centre celebrates launch of SA’s first social impact bond Published by Press Office on 22 October 2018 Social impact bonds are ideally suited to emerging markets and have the potential to reduce costs and improve service delivery say experts from the UCT Graduate School of Business’ Bertha Centre.
Ethiopia: On the right track? Published by James Jeffrey on 22 October 2018 Can Ethiopia continue its run of success after more than two years of political unrest have rocked the boat?
