Startup Funding Dilemma: Microloans or Venture Capital?
Funding is one of the biggest hurdles — and opportunities — for African entrepreneurs. Across the continent, founders are creating solutions to local and global problems, yet the right financial support can make or break a promising venture. Whether you’re running a small food processing business or building the next
Why Freelancing in Africa is Booming (& How You Can Profit From It)
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed how we work, opening up more opportunities for freelancing in Africa. It’s no longer just a dream. For thousands of Africans, freelancing has become a pathway to financial independence and global opportunity. From graphic designers and web developers to virtual assistants and copywriters, African freelancers are
How to Start a Freelance Business in Africa (Step-by-Step Guide)
During the past few years, freelance work has been on a steady rise globally, and Africa is no exception. For companies, hiring a freelancer means fewer overhead costs. For freelancers, not being a full-time employee means freedom to choose which projects to work on. Seeing that it’s such a win-win
Movie Review: ‘To Kill a Monkey’
“To Kill A Monkey” pulls off the rare trick of making you laugh and wince in the same breath. Kemi Adetiba’s eight-part thriller is sharp, stylish, and deeply human—following Efemini (William Benson), an everyman lured into the seductive chaos of phishing scams and fast money. It’s a high-stakes dive into
Inside Interswitch’s Journey: From Pioneering Payments to Shaping Africa’s Fintech Future
In 2002, long before “fintech” became a buzzword in Africa, one Nigerian engineer saw a broken financial system and envisioned a seamless digital payments network. That engineer, Mitchell Elegbe, would go on to found Interswitch, the company that built the rails for Nigeria’s electronic payments ecosystem and became a blueprint
CAC defends new AI portal amidst complaints
The Corporate Affairs Commission said a major AI-driven website upgrade led to a record 11,000 companies registered in one day, compared to the one week it used to take to process each registration. The commission tried to address mounting complaints by users that the upgrade has not lived up to its promise
Top 14 Angel Investors Funding African Startups
Angel investors play a crucial role in the startup ecosystem — providing early-stage funding and essential mentorship to entrepreneurs. As an African entrepreneur, accessing angel investment can be a game-changer in driving business growth and overcoming financial hurdles. But how exactly can you get these investors? You can get angel
Today Africa Weekly: Africa’s funding recap | July 14–20, 2025
After a slow start to the year, the week of July 14–20, 2025, saw more investor interest like last week. This period was marked by strategic growth plays in sectors like logistics and clean energy, the emergence of a new financing programme for climate-focused ventures, and deeper investor traction in
The Ultimate Startup Checklist for African Founders
Before diving into the world of entrepreneurship, it’s essential to understand why a startup checklist is a critical tool for founders across Africa. Building a business in Africa presents unique opportunities and challenges – from navigating complex regulatory environments to establishing market trust in often underdeveloped ecosystems. A checklist acts
Nigeria’s inflation slows in third consecutive month to 22.22%
Nigeria’s inflation slows in third consecutive month, slowing sharply to 22.22% in June, a figure that masks persistent price pressures on the ground and creates a complex policy dilemma for the central bank. The significant drop from May’s 22.97% marks the slowest pace of price growth this year, the National
