AI isn’t coming. It’s already at your desk. And if you’re South African, chances are you’re ready to hit the ground running. A brand-new…
Uber Nigeria: how the world’s sexiest startup is faring in Lagos
In July 2014, Uber commenced operations in Lagos, Nigeria, a city notorious for its horrendous traffic jams. Despite that, the disruptive company’s operations have…
Rocket Internet launches Everjobs career portal, to target Africa, Asia
It’s only been a matter of time before Rocket Internet got onto the online jobs classifieds space. And so, the German startup factory has…
Are elearning startups Nigeria’s best hope for a new wave of innovation?
This week, Lagos will host its third annual Social Media Week. Last year, it featured a Battlefield startup competition that was won by educational…
From proof to pivot: How Nomanini is becoming the future of prepaid sales
We here at Ventureburn write a lot about mobile payments in Africa. From old favourites such as Kenya’s M-Pesa to newer ones like South…