Grant vs Loan: How to Decide for Your Small Business in Africa
Starting or scaling a small business in Africa comes with a lot of challenges — and at some point, almost every entrepreneur will ask: “How do I fund this next big step?” Whether you’re launching a tech startup, expanding your agribusiness, or opening a creative hub, your dreams need fuel
Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The Transitional Leader Transforming Burkina Faso
Captain Ibrahim Traoré emerged as a defining figure in Burkina Faso’s turbulent political landscape following a series of coups that underscored the country’s deepening security and governance crises. At just 34 years old, Traoré became the world’s youngest head of state when he seized power in a military coup on
Inside M-Pesa’s Journey: An Idea That Changed the Way Africa Moves Money
Inside M-Pesa’s journey lies one of the most remarkable stories of technological innovation reshaping the financial industry of Africa and beyond. Launched in Kenya in 2007 by Safaricom and Vodafone, M-Pesa (short for “mobile money” in Swahili) emerged as a bold experiment to address the limited access to banking services
10 Reasons Why Startups Fail (& How to Avoid Them)
The startup world is full of ambition, innovation, and opportunity, yet the startup failure rate statistics paint a much harsher reality. According to studies, 90% of startups fail, with 10% collapsing within the first year alone. The dream of building a unicorn company is often shattered by challenges ranging from
Today Africa Weekly: Tech news recap | July 21–27, 2025
Africa’s startup ecosystem continued to gain momentum during the week of July 21–27, 2025, driven by fresh capital inflows, infrastructure investments, and ecosystem shake-ups. From a landmark data centre launch to high-profile funding rounds and competitive entrepreneurship programs, the week’s developments reflect a tech landscape in transition — resilient, diversified,
8 Funding Mistakes That Could Kill Your Startup Dreams
Picture this: you secure your first round of startup funding, your runway looks good… then suddenly everything unravels. Funds disappear, growth stalls, investors lose faith, and before you know it, your dream is in tatters. Unfortunately, this isn’t hypothetical. One of the leading causes of startup failure is funding‑related missteps—avoidable
Airtel Africa grows revenue in Q2 2025, but pulls back on capex
Airtel Africa grows revenue in Q2 2025, but the telecom operator is cutting back on infrastructure spending. The revenue surged 22% year-on-year to $1.42 billion, fueled by strong performance in data and voice services. However, capital expenditure (capex) dropped 18% to $121 million, marking the steepest decline in four quarters.
16 Crowdfunding Platforms Africans Can Use For Business, Education, Emergencies & More
Imagine you’ve got a brilliant idea—a startup that could change your community, a school that needs supplies, or a loved one who urgently needs medical care. You know the need is real. You know, people would help if they could. But the bank says “no,” investors aren’t calling back, and
SORA joins Africa’s $12 billion fight against malaria with AI-powered drones
SORA Technology, a Japan-based drone and aerial technology company, is scaling its footprint across Africa with a strategic push to combat malaria using AI-powered fixed-wing drones. Starting August 25, the company will begin deploying drone fleets to 15 African countries, aiming to drastically cut malaria rates through precision mosquito control.
How to Pitch to Investors: A Guide for First-time African Founders
So, you’ve built something powerful—a tech solution, a product, or a service that addresses a real challenge in your community. Maybe it helps farmers access better markets, or streamlines mobile payments, or improves healthcare delivery in underserved areas. You’re solving a genuine problem, and now it’s time to take things
