Startup snapshot: Angolan payments company getting in early ahead of the big banks Published by Justin Probyn on 26 April 2018 UseKamba is a mobile wallet app for Angola.
The journey so far: Eunice Thirikwa Wafula, CEO, Talinda East Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 26 April 2018 ‘Everything is doable and achievable as long as you’re ready to learn and trust the process.’
Meet Tope Ogunsemo, the Nigerian entrepreneur who runs a $3m edtech startup Published by Mfonobong Nsehe on 25 April 2018 The startup’s goal is to drive growth in the education sector by building a leading sub-Saharan IT company.
Profit-making idea: Fill the gap that is Africa’s venture debt market Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 April 2018 ‘We have had several companies that had working capital requirements which couldn’t find banks willing to extend credit and who had to instead rely on equity investments to support their growth.’
AVCA’s Annual Conference launches in Marrakech and highlights potential of PE in Africa Published by Press Office on 24 April 2018 The conference is hosting the top 600 private equity leaders, who represent over $US1.3tn in assets.
Talking business with the ‘overachiever’ behind Cameroon’s locally-made drone Published by Franck Kuwonu on 23 April 2018 William Elong is looking at expanding into other countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.
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.
How companies are playing in the changing technology landscape Published by Jonathan Ward on 20 April 2018 The technology sector is performing strongly, but continued growth depends on the industry’s ability to keep its promises to customers.
Expat packages in Africa no longer what they used to be Published by Staff Writer on 20 April 2018 International execs should not expect to arrive in a business backwater.
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.
