Category: Africa
What Global Companies Can Learn from African Markets
What is sauce for the goose is not always sauce for the gander. Buying and selling has always been part of every human society; it is an activity
How Chipper Cash Uses Bitcoin for Instant Payments
Chipper Cash is shaking things up for people who need to send money across African borders. They’re making Bitcoin feel less like something just for tech enthusiasts and
uLesson: Built for African Students
“African students don’t struggle because they’re incapable. They struggle because the system was never designed for how they actually learn.” — Sim Shagaya, Founder & CEO, uLesson uLesson
I Observed Kenya and Nigeria Startup Markets: Here are Differences I Noted
Kenya and Nigeria lead Africa’s startup ecosystems, according to the Global Innovation Index. Despite this shared position, the two markets differ significantly in policy, capital flows, and market
The Challenge with AirBnB in Africa
Is it not amazing that every year, thousands of people from different parts of the world troop into the African soil just to have a feel of the
Kobo360 and the Rewriting of Logistics in Nigeria
Kobo360 is changing how freight is moved across Nigeria, acting as the connecting link between shippers and truck operators through a centralized logistics platform. Rather than having trucks,
Why Is Fintech the Fastest-Growing Industry in Africa?
Fintech stands as the fastest-growing industry in Africa because it solves everyday financial problems for millions of people and businesses. Across the continent, people have long faced expensive,
How Spotify Adapts Discovery for Local Music Cultures
Spotify changed how we listen to music when it launched in 2008. It offers a huge selection of songs from all over the world while tailoring the experience
Migration: A Business Problem and Vesti’s Opportunity
You probably know someone who has left the country for work, education, safety, or to stay abroad. Every year, millions of people move for various reasons. In 2024,
Rising 30: The Young Brands Redefining Innovation in Africa
Young people chasing dreams face a lot of rejection, right? Despite these challenges, young African business owners are changing the game in areas like real estate, tech, and