Capitec has launched a new feature in its banking app called Pay Me that allows customers to receive instant payments from other users. The…
How young entrepreneurs are unlocking finance in a harsh investment climate
When it comes into effect, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) is set to create one of the world’s largest markets with 1.2-billion…
Over 3000 entrepreneurs selected for Tony Elumelu Foundation programme
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has selected 3050 entrepreneurs from across the continent for the fifth edition of its TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. In a…
Applications open for Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
Those selected for the programme stand to benefit from $5000 in seed capital, business training, mentorship as well as access to mentors and opportunities to network with other African entrepreneurs as well as the foundation’s global networks.
Faced with a small VC scene, Ugandan founders dig deep to bootstrap startups
For Ugandan entrepreneur Brian Matsiko, raising funding for his fresh food delivery platform has been far from easy. It’s taken him six years to…
