The company that turned African telcos into insurance brokers Published by Kate Douglas on 14 November 2017 Micro-insurance company thinks outside of the box.
Somaliland’s voting technology shows how Africa can lead the world Published by Calestous Juma on 14 November 2017 Somaliland will become the first country in the world to use iris recognition in a presidential election.
Startup snapshot: Slow economic growth the biggest risk for market research firm Published by Justin Probyn on 13 November 2017 ‘We were competing with big names such as Nielsen, Ispos, and Ecobank Research.’
Industry 4.0 – Is Africa ready for the march of the robots? Published by Richard Li on 9 November 2017 Industrialisation has barely taken root on the African continent and this nascent industry is already facing imminent threats from the robots.
African banks must ‘adapt or die’ as emerging fintechs evolve into bigger threats Published by Kate Douglas on 9 November 2017 ‘It is not a sprint – it’s a 10- to 20-year play. But if they don’t start thinking about it now, it’s the end.’
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: Careers platform wants to shake up Kenya’s recruitment landscape Published by Justin Probyn on 27 October 2017 Fuzu CEO on some of the risks his business faces and how he could have saved €100,000.
Tech entrepreneur Annette Muller on why business is like gardening Published by Staff Writer on 27 October 2017 South African businesswoman Annette Muller shares her thoughts on entrepreneurship.
Listen: Success depends on how well you understand yourself, says CEO Ken Njoroge Published by Staff Writer on 20 October 2017 The importance of knowing your why.
Startup snapshot: Capitalising on the continent’s mobile marketing opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 6 October 2017 ‘… we paid the so-called school-fees of learning the business and failing a lot along the way.’
Rwanda dials up investment opportunities by playing to its strengths Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2017 Why Rwanda? What opportunities are there for business to leverage the country’s welcoming environment?
Here’s why South Africa’s online shoppers keep coming back for more Published by Mercy Mpinganjira on 2 October 2017 Four main factors influenced consumers’ attitudes and intentions to shop at a particular online store again.
Michio Kaku on how technology will impact the world in the coming 20 years Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 October 2017 … and where the money-making opportunities will be in this new economy.
Entering the fintech space – what you need to know from a legal perspective Published by Daniel Van Zuydam on 29 September 2017 Four tips for entrepreneurs or start-ups on how to overcome the legal challenges of entering the fintech market.
