Startup snapshot: The business behind discovering unusual attractions and breaking your routine Published by Justin Probyn on 6 November 2017 ‘So instead of just saying I’m building a good, unique portal – I decided to prove it.’
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.
95% of small businesses fail in the first five years – don’t let yours be one Published by John Fox on 4 September 2017 The effort required to turn an idea, product or service into a groundbreaking and lasting success is nothing short of herculean.
Venture capital investment in Africa: Where the IFC is betting its money Published by Kate Douglas on 22 August 2017 We talk to Olawale Ayeni, regional head for Africa investments at IFC Venture Capital, about backing high-growth companies.
Senegal start-up trains young coders Published by Sofia Christensen on 8 August 2017 Senegal’s tech scene has been slow to get off the ground.
South Africa needs SMEs – and SMEs need branding know-how Published by Press Office on 11 April 2017 Many SMEs are still vulnerable to common branding and marketing errors that can cost them the success of their business.
Five branding mistakes you should avoid in your small business Published by Raymond van Niekerk on 4 April 2017 Many of the errors behind the collapse of small and medium enterprises are branding errors.
Buy your dream entrepreneurial business Published by Business Partners team on 14 February 2017 Opting to purchase an existing business instead of starting a business from scratch is a safer and more effective way to becoming a business owner.
Start-up snapshot: The Cameroonian company using fish to farm crops – and vice versa Published by Justin Probyn on 30 November 2016 Save Our Agriculture is a start-up that focuses on producing aquaponics kits.
Start-up snapshot: Customer feedback platform encouraging businesses to ‘bua’ (talk) Published by Justin Probyn on 24 November 2016 BUA is a website that enables customers to give feedback to businesses.
Seven tips all entrepreneurs need before launching a start-up Published by Avid Larizadeh Duggan on 18 October 2016 ‘Brace yourself, as this is a long game.’
Tech as an enabler: Why ‘overnight success’ takes years Published by Press Office on 19 August 2016 Certainly, the accelerating pace of technology has done much to make certain aspects of the entrepreneurial journey much easier, but there’s still incredible behind-the-scenes work that goes into game-changing products.
Moving African trade forward, the story of Esaja Published by Alfonce Mbizwo on 18 July 2016 Zimbabwean entrepreneur Clinton Mutambo wants to connect companies across the continent.
Seedstars World partners with FACRA to find the best start-up in Angola Published by Press Office on 28 June 2016 In partnership with FACRA, Seedstars World will host a global seed-stage start-up competition for emerging markets and fast-growing start-up scenes at the magna room of Banco Económico on the 27th of July.
