From pineapple juice to agtech: Investors hungry for a piece of Africa’s food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 June 2018 Africa’s agribusiness and food sector registered strong private equity deal activity during May 2018.
The journey so far: Tunde Kehinde, co-founder, Lidya / Jumia Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2017 ‘The earlier you can learn on someone else’s dime before committing your life, taking money from investors and bringing people into your company, the better.’
From 3D printers to drones: Five technologies that could shape the continent’s future Published by Rafiq Raji on 26 October 2016 The technology being invented and adapted to solve problems unique to African countries.
Former Jumia COO launches Nigeria’s first online-only bank Published by Justin Probyn on 13 October 2016 In its initial phase, Lidya will offer only unsecured business loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.
