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 resurgence of Sudan: From zero to… Published by Johan Burger on 5 April 2018 According to Trading Economics, Sudan has the sixth-largest GDP in Africa, in spite of US and EU sanctions and embargoes.
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business idea that one must hire people with numerous degrees and higher-level education is one that I feel is outdated.’
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.
Investment trip to Mauritius: Storing treasures in ‘heaven on earth’ Published by Cavan Osborne on 1 April 2018 Mauritius is looking to develop new industries.
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.
Due Diligence: How Nisela Capital’s founder made the moves that mattered Published by Michael Avery on 26 March 2018 Richard Ngwenya, the founding principal of Nisela Capital, talks fundraising and dealmaking.
Ranked: The best African city for expats Published by Staff Writer on 26 March 2018 Quality of living is among the important factors companies weigh when deciding where they should locate global staff.
[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.
Understanding the informal economy in African cities: Recent evidence from Kampala Published by Angus Morgan Kathage on 20 March 2018 The International Labour Organisation estimates that more than 66% of total employment in sub-Saharan African is in the informal sector.
