Day 1–1000: How Tunde Akin-Moses built Sycamore from his living room
What does it really take to build a startup in Africa—from the first idea to the thousandth day? In Day 1–1000, we […]
Why Glovo thinks Nigeria is its biggest African bet yet
After exiting Ghana in 2024, citing profitability issues, Glovo is placing its next big bet on Nigeria. The country now represents the […]
Everything I heard at the AVCA Conference
Last week, the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) brought its flagship VC Summit back to Lagos, the home of Africa’s unicorns, for […]
Despite record profits, Nigeria’s biggest banks see weak brand equity growth
Nigeria’s largest banks posted record earnings in 2024, but that financial strength hasn’t translated into brand momentum. A new report shows they […]
Their careers no longer paid well, so they joined Zimbabwe’s gig economy
When ride-hailing service, Rida, launched in Harare, Zimbabwe in 2023, it not only brought convenience to commuters, but also attracted professionals who […]
This SaaS company wants Nigerian & African tailors to ditch ‘paper and pen’ operations
Consider for a minute, Stylebitt co-founder, Precious Aleaji, invites me over a video chat, how most industries have foundational software(s) with which […]
Africa’s digital transformation: Lessons from telecom and banking innovations
Africa is experiencing a digital revolution, driven largely by advancements in telecom and banking. Mobile technology, digital payments, and AI-driven solutions reshape […]
Digital Nomads: In Rwanda, a burnt out entrepreneur found the zest to keep going
Welcome to Rwanda. There’s a kind of hush in Kigali that gets under your skin. It’s not a tense, cautious silence, but […]
What the Investments and Securities Act means for Nigeria’s crypto ecosystem
On March 25, 2025, Nigeria took a decisive step toward regulating its fast-growing cryptocurrency sector. President Bola Tinubu signed the long-awaited Investments […]
Read this before purchasing a CCTV camera for your home
With more Nigerians installing CCTV camera systems and other surveillance technology in their homes for added security, questions about privacy and consent […]
The $10 tax tool saving Zimbabwean entrepreneurs from fines and fees
In Zimbabwe, complying with government tax rules can be more expensive than paying the tax itself. Small business owners are expected to […]
Safaricom to launch credit, savings products to boost M-PESA in Ethiopia
Safaricom plans to launch savings and credit products in Ethiopia, hoping to boost earnings from M-PESA, its mobile money platform, which has […]