South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
Taking African innovation global: Q&A with Aaron Fu from Nairobi’s Nest
“We’re seeing a lot of innovation born in Africa, servicing the world,” says Aaron Fu (pictured left), managing partner of the Hong Kong VC…
The rise of African startups is a business opportunity, not a threat
We are in the middle of a tech startup frenzy, with research suggesting that South Africa alone is home to more than 5 000…
Kenyan startup OkHi raises $75k from Garage Capital in latest round
Location-based addressing app OkHi has raised US$750 000 in funding. The local and international investors include the likes of Silicon Valley-based Garage Capital, and…
Padi is Nigeria’s new hyper-local delivery service
Nigerian internet company Iconway has launched Padi, described as a hyper-local delivery service. It allows people to order products from neighbourhood stores and have…
