Startup snapshot: Moroccan platform aiming to ‘Uberise’ healthcare Published by Justin Probyn on 11 September 2017 DabaDoc is a Morocco-based online platform that allows users to book appointments with medical professionals.
Online safety of South Africa’s youth deteriorating Published by Press Office on 21 June 2017 ‘There is more to find, more social platforms to use, and more devices the youth can use to access it.’
Ethiopia launches online entry visa application and issuance (e-visa) Published by Press Office on 21 June 2017 Applicants will get their passport stamped with the visa upon arrival in Addis Ababa.
Africa’s digital rise hooked on innovation Published by Eleni Mourdoukoutas on 23 May 2017 Engineers are adapting technology to suit the specific needs and dynamics of the continent.
Start-up snapshot: A new way of selling used cars Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2017 CarZar is a South African online platform through which users can sell their used cars.
Meet the Boss: Sefik Bagdadioglu, managing director, Jumia Market Published by Justin Probyn on 1 November 2016 ‘There are a lot of people who are trying to solve problems that do not exist.’
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.
Fashion blog and online store expands to brick-and-mortar outlet Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 September 2016 Commercialising Kenyan design
Start-up snapshot: Virtual estate agency offering a low-cost alternative in South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 4 August 2016 Property Fox is a new online real estate start-up that aims to almost cut out the role of traditional estate agents completely.
Are low-cost, online estate agencies the future for South Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2016 A new breed of real estate agencies are challenging the status quo.
Start-up snapshot: Book event venues online in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 6 May 2016 Lagos-based online marketplace wants to make it easy to find and book an event venue.
Start-up snapshot: Convincing Nigerians to book their travel online Published by Justin Probyn on 23 November 2015 Travelbeta is a Nigeria-based online travel booking platform.
How Kaymu is tackling challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 20 April 2015 A look at some of the challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon, and the solutions one online marketplace uses to tackle them.
Websites that don’t work – eight common mistakes small businesses make online Published by Staff Writer on 25 March 2015 Tips on boosting your company’s online presence.
