How Edgar Odey is Building the Fastest Campus Delivery Startup in Nigeria
We sat with Edgar Odey, the founder of Darsh and Yabatech Delivery. A brand committed to building & scaling local food delivery brands on college campuses. Serving meals to students and staff of various institutions. Yabatech Delivery has successfully delivered 1000+ dishes of food & crossed ₦2.5M in gross merchandise
Starlink Launches in Botswana After Regulatory Struggles
Starlink launches in Botswana after year-long regulatory struggles, marking the end of a tumultuous journey that involved multiple regulatory roadblocks and drawn-out negotiations. This comes three months after the company secured its operating licence from the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), following a year of back-and-forth with the regulator. The
Flutterwave Expands Reach in Uganda with New Payment Licence
Flutterwave expands reach in Uganda with new payment licence, enabling businesses in the country to access its payment solutions. With this licence, businesses in Uganda can now make single and bulk payouts to suppliers, employees, and partners. Additionally, Ugandans in the diaspora can send money to their families back home.
Mama Ngina Kenyatta, the Richest Woman in Kenya
Few witnessed the building of the young Kenyan state from within as did Mama Ngina Kenyatta. Born Ngina Muhoho, is an iconic figure in Kenyan history. As the widow of Kenya’s first president, Jomo Kenyatta, and the mother of the fourth president, Uhuru Kenyatta, She was by her husband’s side
How Dr. Adekemi Adeniyan is Breaking Barriers to Oral Healthcare Access in Nigeria
Dr. Adekemi Adeniyan is a dentist and the founder and executive director of DentalCare Foundation, a non-profit organization which promotes oral health equity in under-served communities, based in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Adekemi is passionate about shaping the future of oral health and advancing health equity in under-served communities. She’s a
3 Minutes with Adekemi Adeniyan, Founder of DentalCare Foundation
Dr Adekemi Adeniyan is a dentist and the founder of DentalCare Foundation, a non-profit organization which promotes oral health equity in under-served communities, based in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Adekemi is passionate about shaping the future of oral health and advancing health equity in under-served communities. She’s a graduate of Bachelor
Wasoko and MaxAB Finally Complete Africa’s Largest Tech Merger
It’s taken eight months, but Wasoko and MaxAB finally complete Africa’s largest tech merger. Both companies signed preliminary terms in Q4 2023 ahead of what has been referred to as Africa’s largest tech merger till date. The newly formed entity — which hasn’t been renamed — will be co-led by Daniel Yu,
Kenya’s Sukhiba Connect Raises $1.55M Seed Extension Round
Kenyan social commerce startup Sukhiba Connect raises $1.55M seed extension round for expansion. Nearly a year after securing $1.5 million in seed funding to expand beyond the East African country. EQ2 Ventures led the round, with additional investments from Accion Venture Lab, Musha Ventures, Quona Capital, and existing investor CRE
Royalty-based Financing: What it is and How it Works
Traditional funding methods like bank loans, venture capital, and equity financing have long been the go-to options for entrepreneurs seeking capital. However, as businesses evolve and the financial landscape diversifies, innovative alternatives to these conventional methods have emerged. Among them is royalty-based financing, a flexible and often underappreciated funding model
21 Best Market Research Tools for Startups This Year
In today’s competitive business world, data-driven decision-making is paramount for startup success. Market research plays a crucial role in the growth of your business. However, navigating the vast array of best market research tools for startups can be daunting for you. Here’s the good news; you don’t need huge funds or
