American entrepreneur shares lessons learned from running a business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 June 2016 Audrey Cheng discusses her company and shares some observations about Kenya’s business environment.
How this health worker transitioned into a media entrepreneur Published by Jabulile Sopete on 8 June 2016 ‘I had no know-how in publishing, so my biggest challenge was figuring out how to start a magazine and the business of running one.’
Entrepreneur shares what African start-up ecosystems can learn from Silicon Valley Published by Kate Douglas on 18 May 2016 Sabelo Sibanda is the co-founder behind the first African start-up invited to join Silicon Valley’s Founders Space. He shares what he learnt from the experience.
Rejection is an essential path to growth – use it to serve you Published by Quinton Douman on 29 April 2016 Entrepreneurs should create an environment which allows teams and themselves to accept rejection.
QuickBooks Online Plus massive discounts – one week only Published by Press Office on 18 April 2016 For this week only (17 – 22 April 2016) QuickBooks Online Plus will be on sale for 80% of the normal selling price – a mere US$6.20 per month, valid for 12 months of the continued subscription.
How the 2015 Fellows have benefitted from the Anzisha Prize Published by Staff Writer on 22 March 2016 Here is how some of last year’s fellows have benefitted from the fellowship in the four months since being selected.
The Cape Town sisters who started the Airbnb for events Published by Kate Douglas on 15 March 2016 Moira Johnston and Nicky Rosin share how they started EventRoom, an easy-to-use online marketplace where users can shop for both commercial and private event venues.
How Malawi’s Mike Mlombwa went from beggar to billionaire Published by Kate Douglas on 8 March 2016 Mike Mlombwa is the founder of Countrywide Car Hire and, according to him, a Malawian billionaire.
Anzisha Prize increases award to $100,000 and adds $7,500 fellowship Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2016 The 6th Anzisha Prize application phase is now open, and the search is on to find 12 of Africa’s youngest, most innovative social and business entrepreneurs under the age of 22.
Do what you can, now! Drone pioneer on starting three companies before 30 Published by Kate Douglas on 20 January 2016 ‘I’ve seen far too many start-ups spend more time looking for money than actually just getting on with it, and doing it with what they have.’
How Africa’s top young entrepreneur for 2015 wants to solve the jobs crisis Published by Staff Writer on 3 December 2015 We talk to Anzisha’s Grand Prize winner from Nigeria about how he got into entrepreneurship and the problems he wants to solve.
Meet the Boss: Adenike Ogunlesi, founder, Ruff ‘n’ Tumble (Nigeria) Published by Kate Douglas on 25 November 2015 ‘Find out who you are, what your purpose is, what you are passionate about – and then go after it with everything in your total being.’
From car boot to top Nigerian children’s brand: The story of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2015 Adenike Ogunlesi shares how she grew Ruff ‘n’ Tumble into a well-known Nigerian children’s clothing brand.
Equity vs debt: How should entrepreneurs fund their business ventures? Published by Business Partners team on 26 October 2015 When applying for finance, an entrepreneur should be very clear on the position and strategy of the business as this will determine what type of funding is appropriate for the business.
