The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
Nitestay’s attempt to stand out in Nigeria’s highly competitive hotel booking space
Even though ecommerce giants Jumia and Konga are still Nigeria’s foremost startup companies, attention is gradually being extended to other sectors as 2015 saw…
SA drop-off point courier service Pargo grows to 1 500 pickup points in 2015
Collection and drop-off point courier service Pargo has shown significant growth over the past year. Ventureburn had a chance to catch up with the…
CEO of Supermart.ng Raphael Afaedor on the state of Nigeria’s ecommerce
The last time I spoke to Raphael Afaedor in person, he was still the co-founder of Jumia, his face and that of Tunde Kehinde’s…
Ecommerce in South Africa – a growing movement
By Anna Malczyk and Lyndi Lawson-Smith Ecommerce in South Africa faces many challenges. From the consumer perspective, these include reluctance to pay delivery costs,…
