From ₦30,000 Loan to Factory to Exports: Business Story of Adanne Uche
Adanne Uche, founder/CEO of Ady’s Agro Processing Limited, started her entrepreneurial journey not with a grand plan, but through restlessness, experimentation, and a strong desire to stay active while raising her children. A graduate of Foreign Languages and Literature from the University of Port Harcourt, she ventured into business after
Wave raises $137 million in debt to expand mobile money services across Africa
One of Africa’s most valuable startups, Wave, raises $137 million in debt to drive expansion across existing and new markets. The funding will help scale its mobile money operations and broaden financial access for underserved communities across the continent, the company said in a statement. Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) led
Intron launches new AI models as it expands beyond the health sector
Nigerian AI company that provides speech-to-text transcription tools for healthcare workers, Intron, launches new AI models as it expands its services beyond the health sector. The launch comes as African startups develop multiple high-demand tools across various sectors to create additional revenue streams amid tighter funding and rising investor expectations. Similar
17 New Trends in Food Processing in Africa This Year
The food processing sector in Africa is experiencing a rapid transformation driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and policy initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and economic growth. As the continent urbanizes and its middle class expands, there is a growing demand for convenient, nutritious, and sustainably produced foods.
13 Best 3utools Alternatives for Virtual Location
If you’ve ever used 3uTools to change your device’s location, you’re likely familiar with its utility for testing, privacy, and certain apps. However, 3uTools has some serious limitations. It’s only available for Windows, and it doesn’t support Android. Even iOS users face frequent bugs, clunky UI, or compatibility issues after
Best 15 Crayo.ai Free Alternative for Creators in Africa
Known for turning text into scroll-stopping short videos tailored for social media, Crayo.AI positions itself as an all-in-one content tool, offering features like automatic captions, voiceovers, music, and lightning-fast exports. While that sounds great on paper, let’s be honest—not every creator finds it to be the perfect fit. Some users
10 Best Syllaby.io Free Alternative for Content Creators and Businesses in Africa
Content creators, online entrepreneurs, and small business owners are always on the lookout for tools like Syllaby that offer free AI-created content scripts, video marketing ideas, and social post planning — without the expensive subscription. The perfect syllaby.io substitute for free should be user-friendly, responsive, and actually help you to create
AfricInvest exits $6B AFG Holding after doubling banking assets
Pan-African investment firm, AfricInvest, exits $6B AFG Holding, Ivorian banking group, after doubling banking assets, ending a successful partnership that began in 2022. This move comes after a three-year partnership that fueled major growth at the regional financial group. Over those three years, AFG Holding’s consolidated balance sheet jumped from $3
Moniepoint debuts on TIME100 most influential companies list
Nigerian fintech unicorn, Moniepoint, debuts on TIME100 most influential companies list for 2025, a significant milestone. This recognition underscores the company’s profound impact in advancing financial inclusion and empowering small businesses across Africa, marking a historic moment for the Nigerian fintech scene. The inclusion on the TIME100 list, now in
15 Best CapCut Alternatives for Content Creators in Africa
There are CapCut alternatives for mobile and desktop that do more – some offer watermark-free exports, and others incorporate smart AI tools and professional timelines or let you switch between devices with ease. In this article, we’ll share the 15 best CapCut alternatives for African content creators, which can help
